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Besiktas' Turkish midfielder Ogushan Ozyakup controls the ball during the UEFA Europa League football match between Besiktas and Skenderbeu at the Ataturk Olympic stadium in Istanbul on November 26, 2015. AFP PHOTO / OZAN KOSE / AFP / OZAN KOSE        (Photo credit should read OZAN KOSE/AFP/Getty Images)
Besiktas' Turkish midfielder Ogushan Ozyakup controls the ball during the UEFA Europa League football match between Besiktas and Skenderbeu at the Ataturk Olympic stadium in Istanbul on November 26, 2015. AFP PHOTO / OZAN KOSE / AFP / OZAN KOSE (Photo credit should read OZAN KOSE/AFP/Getty Images)OZAN KOSE/Getty Images

Manchester United Transfer News: Latest on Oguzhan Ozyakup Rumours, More

Gianni VerschuerenAug 5, 2016

Besiktas reportedly have no interest in selling young starlet Oguzhan Ozyakup, who is being tracked by both Manchester United and Arsenal. On the other hand, teenager Joshua Bohui has been included in the Red Devils' Otten Cup squad, indicating his transfer is now complete.

As reported by Jonathan Green of the Daily Star, former Arsenal man Ozyakup has been linked with a move away from Besiktas throughout summer, and Lig TV previously said the Red Devils are contemplating a £20 million offer.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY -  SEPTEMBER 18: Oguzhan Ozyakup of Besiktas in action during the UEFA Europa League Group C match between Besiktas JK and Asteras Tripolis FC at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, on September 18, 2014 in Istanbul,Turkey. (Photo by

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The Gunners are also keeping an eye on the situation, but per Turkish Football (h/t Green), sources close to the club say Besiktas are desperate to keep hold of the youngster. Previous reports said the Turks would only sell the 23-year-old to one of Europe's top clubs.

Besiktas have already lost Mario Gomez and Gokhan Tore during the summer and don't want to lose yet another key contributor of last year's title run. Per WhoScored.com, Ozyakup played a pivotal role during the 2015-16 campaign:

Ozyakup mainly played as an attacking midfielder during his time in north London, but Besiktas have used him more as a deep-lying playmaker, and the change has worked wonders. He now gets to display his enormous passing range while still advancing into the box and showing off his athleticism.

Here's a look at some of his highlights:

His versatility remains one of his biggest assets; however, he's just as comfortable playing as an attacking midfielder and can even split out wide.

United don't have a real need for another midfielder or wide man, and while the Turkey international has improved greatly since leaving Arsenal, it's easy to question whether he has the talent to be an impact player in the Premier League.

He couldn't make the grade at Arsenal and didn't do much during Turkey's UEFA Euro 2016 run, indicating he may be best off as a star player in a smaller league, rather than a contributor on a team filled with stars.

Add to that Besiktas' reluctance to sell, and this seems a very tricky and risky deal to complete.

One deal that has seemingly already been completed is that for Brentford's Bohui, who has been included in United's Otten Cup squad, despite no official announcement of his arrival.

Per Samuel Luckhurst of the Manchester Evening News, the 17-year-old will team up with a very strong squad:

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New arrival Bohui, 17, was named in a strong 19-man party which included recent academy signing Tahith Chong. Tyrell Warren, who Jose Mourinho mentioned as a possible debutant in the friendly at Wigan, was also named in Nicky Butt's squad.

United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone's brother, Max, is also a notable inclusion. It is believed he is on trial from Fleetwood.

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Bohui was the top scorer in Brentford's academy last season and has flashed plenty of potential during his time in London. While he still has to fill out his frame, he displays a natural finishing ability and the athletic tools to be a standout on the highest level.

This fan shared a short clip of some of his highlights:

United have mostly made headlines with high-profile signings this summer, and it's good to see the club invest in young talent as well. The likes of Marcus Rashford and Timothy Fosu-Mensah showed just how much a talented academy can offer last season, and the club clearly intends to keep investing in that area as well.

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