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Besiktas vs Galatasaray: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Super Lig match between Besiktas and Galatasaray, as well as kick-off time and team news

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Man Utd agree deal with Turkish giants to sell goalkeeper

Manchester United are reportedly ready to sanction the departure of Altay Bayindir this summer as the club continue their aggressive strategy to streamline the first-team squad. The Turkish international, who arrived at Old Trafford with high hopes of challenging for the number one spot, is set to return to his homeland after struggling to break into Michael Carrick’s starting XI. According to the latest reports coming out of Turkey, the Red Devils have reached a formal agreement with Super Lig giants Besiktas to offload the goalkeeper in the upcoming transfer window, marking a significant step in United's mission to reduce their bloated wage bill and recoup funds for future reinforcements.

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Ex-Chelsea star set for shock Premier League return with Aston Villa

Unai Emery's side are set to dip into the transfer window to sign a replacement for Donyell Malen. The Dutch star is heading to Serie A to join Roma after just a year in the West Midlands. Aston Villa are hoping to replace Malen by making a shock move for a former Chelsea and AC Milan star and are willing to offer a long-term contract at Villa Park.

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Rafa Silva ends Besiktas standoff after FIFA threat

Rafa Silva has backed down from his intention to leave Besiktas and returned to training after the Turkish club threatened to report him to FIFA for unauthorised absence. The Portuguese forward, who had been complaining of pain despite clean medical scans, cited "family problems" rather than financial issues as the reason for his actions, admitting his "head was a mess".

Sancho holds transfer talks with three Turkish clubs

Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho has reportedly held transfer talks with three Turkish clubs amid his latest underwhelming loan spell. Sancho was included in Ruben Amorim's bomb squad in the summer before he secured a loan move to Aston Villa. However, he has struggled for minutes under Unai Emery and is already thought to be contemplating another change of scenery.

TFF rocked by massive betting scandal as over 1,000 players suspended

Turkish football has been thrown into turmoil after the nation's football federation confirmed that over 1,000 players and 149 referees are under investigation for involvement in football betting. The scandal has led to emergency suspensions, fixture delays and arrests, raising serious concerns about integrity across the country’s leagues.

Oxlade-Chamberlain reveals contract offers after Arsenal return

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who is back training with Arsenal after becoming a free agent, claims to have turned down offers from a number of clubs. The 35-time England international has returned to his homeland after being released by Turkish side Besiktas. He is prepared to be patient while seeking fresh terms, with the midfielder making it clear where his next port of call will be.

Why free agent Oxlade-Chamberlain has returned to Arsenal

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has returned to Arsenal after eight years and has been spotted training with the club's Under-21 side. Oxlade-Chamberlain left the Gunners in 2017 to join Premier League rivals Liverpool, where he spent six years before heading to Besiktas in Turkey. This summer, the versatile midfielder mutually terminated his contract to become a free agent.

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Ex-Man City keeper Ederson pelted with missiles

Former Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson endured a hostile welcome to Istanbul’s fiercest football rivalry, pelted with objects by Besiktas fans during Fenerbahce’s fiery 3-2 derby win. The Brazilian, who left City after eight years and six Premier League titles, responded with calm defiance as he posted a thumbs-up photo after the match, symbolising both resilience and victory in one of Europe’s most volatile derbies.

Brits Abroad: Bellingham & McTominay step up vs title rivals

GOAL runs the rule over the British players earning a living away from their homeland, with plenty more stars deciding to leave their home comforts in search of a better footballing life elsewhere. The Premier League is still obviously one of the world's most entertaining divisions and the Championship can prove fantastic for development, but there are more options out there.

Laporte offered Al-Nassr escape route by Turkish giants

Aymeric Laporte’s dream return to Athletic Club fell apart over paperwork, but Besiktas are now set to hand him an Al-Nassr escape route.

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Revealed: Arsenal's stance on Trossard exit amid Besiktas links

Arsenal have revealed their stance on selling Leandro Trossard amid strong links with Besiktas. The Belgian midfielder joined the Gunners in 2023 from Brighton and last month, he signed a new contract extension that will keep him at the Emirates Stadium until the summer of 2027. Trossard had earlier attracted interest from Fenerbahce when Jose Mourinho was still in charge of the club.

Ten Hag sacking ends awful week for ex-Man Utd bosses

Three former Red Devils coaches have now been fired in the space of a few days amid what was another wild week around the continent

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'Silence was enough' - Oxlade-Chamberlain opens up on Liverpool exit

Former Premier League star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has opened up on his disappointing departure from Liverpool.

Solskjaer sacked after Besiktas crash out of Conference League

Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been relieved of his duties as Besiktas manager after the Turkish Super Lig giants crashed out of the Conference League play-offs. The Norwegian coach, who joined Besiktas in January this year, arrived on a one-and-a-half year deal but lasted only eight months in the role.

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Besiktas vs Lausanne: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Conference League Qualification match between Besiktas and Lausanne, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Sancho considers ENDING European career amid Saweetie romance

Manchester United's Jadon Sancho is reportedly considering ending his career in Europe amid his rumoured relationship with American rapper Saweetie.

Lausanne vs Besiktas: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Conference League Qualification match between Lausanne and Besiktas, as well as kick-off time and team news.

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Besiktas vs St. Patrick's Athletic: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Conference League Qualification match between Besiktas and St. Patrick's Athletic, as well as kick-off time and team news.

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Aston Villa and Roma open Bailey talks

Roma have turned their attention to Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey, opening talks as they face competition from Turkey and clubs in Saudi Arabia.

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Man Utd could be forced to loan Sancho out again

Manchester United, who are looking to sell out-of-favour winger Jadon Sancho, could be forced to send him out on loan once again despite interest from Turkish giants Besiktas. United want a permanent solution for Sancho as he is into the final year of his contract, although the Premier League side have an option to extend the deal by a year.

Greenwood to lose compatriot? Marseille could sell English star

Mason Greenwood may be about to lose a compatriot at Marseille, with England U21 star Jonathan Rowe seeing a summer transfer mooted.

Besiktas agree €9.5m deal for Leicester midfielder

Under-pressure Besiktas boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has secured a key signing, with Wilfred Ndidi set to arrive from Leicester City.

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Solskjaer on the brink? Besiktas already lining up replacement

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s tenure at Besiktas is reportedly on shaky ground, with mounting pressure from within the club possibly leading to an early dismissal. Despite being appointed only in January 2025, the Norwegian manager is believed to be on the verge of being replaced as the Turkish giants reassess their managerial direction.

Emerson to link up with ex-Man Utd boss in summer transfer

Out-of-favour AC Milan defender Emerson Royal is poised for a move to Turkey, with Besiktas preparing a loan offer with an option to buy.

Frequently asked questions

: Brentford were founded in October 1889, in West London’s Hounslow area. Initially, the local sportsmen formed the club to provide a permanent football or rugby team for the town. As fate would have it, 13 votes split 8-5 in favour of association football gave birth to the Brentford Football Club.
: Matthew Benham, a British businessman and lifelong supporter of Brentford, is the owner of the club.
: Brentford’s home ground is the Gtech Community Stadium, located in Brentford, West London. It was completed and opened in September 2020, replacing the club’s old Griffin Park ground. The stadium is a multi-purpose venue, hosting both football and rugby matches.
: The Gtech Community Stadium has a capacity of 17,250 seats.
: Brentford are yet to win any major honours as a top-flight side.
: Brentford haven't lifted an English top-flight title so far, with their best campaign being a fifth-place finish in the 1935-36 season.
: Brentford legend Ken Coote is the club's all-time leading appearance maker with 559 appearances to his name, which came between 1949 and 1963.
: With 163 goals in 282 games in all competitions, Jim Towers is Brentford's all-time top goalscorer. Towers spent seven seasons at the club between 1954 and 1961.
: David Raya, Christian Eriksen, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins, Tony Craig, and Ken Coote are among the biggest names to have played for Brentford.
: Steve Perryman, Thomas Frank, and Harry Curtis are some of the most famous managers to have been in charge of Brentford.
: Their nickname was a happy accident. When a group of Borough Road College students cheered for Brentford players with the chant "Buck up, Bs," a journalist misheard it as "bees." This mistake eventually became the team's iconic nickname, The Bees.

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