Turkish outfit Besiktas have been increasingly linked with a move for Ryan Babel, who is currently playing for Kasimpasa.

The former Liverpool winger is no longer considered as a top level player and he will have to come by with opportunities in the lower leagues. However, his displays with Kasimpasa appear to have been impressive enough for there to be widespread reports that Kasimpasa had rejected an offer from Besiktas. While Kasimpasa have remained silent over this offer, Besiktas have been quick to distance themselves from the player.

Turkish outfit Besiktas have been increasingly linked with a move for Ryan Babel, who is currently playing for Kasimpasa.

The former Liverpool winger is no longer considered as a top level player and he will have to come by with opportunities in the lower leagues. However, his displays with Kasimpasa appear to have been impressive enough for there to be widespread reports that Kasimpasa had rejected an offer from Besiktas. While Kasimpasa have remained silent over this offer, Besiktas have been quick to distance themselves from the player.

They have come out with an official statement saying that the reports of an offer for Babel are untrue. The club are on a path towards success after having spent a Demba Ba from Chelsea last summer. The Senegal International went on to score 18 goals in 29 appearances for the club last season. However, it is believed that the club are looking for a young forward to add to the starting line-up. This would help them prepare for the future. Babel is not considered as a young player anymore but the fact that the 28-year-old has enough experience in the Turkish football makes him an attractive proposition.

The 28-year-old ended last campaign with statistics of nine goals and four assists in 29 appearances. He failed to start only one league match throughout the campaign. “The transfer rumour linking Besiktas with Babel is false we have not been in talks with his agent or made an offer,” read a statement from Besiktas. In contrast, though, the player’s agent stated that Besiktas have given an offer but it was not sufficient for consideration. “Besiktas put forward a proposal for Babel but they will have to offer better terms,” said Winnie Haatrecht. The Dutch winger joined the Turkish club in the 2013-14 season after a spell in the Eredivisie.