Beşiktaş are not interested in Petr Cech but could sign another Chelsea player says Fikret Orman [divider]
Beşiktaş are not interested in Petr Cech but could sign another Chelsea player according to club president Fikret Orman.
“We are going to make a few signings during the transfer window,” Orman said.
“We will sign a right-back and a centre-back, both will be foreign also we will invest in a young forward.
“We are not interested in Petr Cech but we are working together with Chelsea to sign a player.”
Beşiktaş had been closely linked with Cech following comments by football agent Mithat Halis.
“We have not held talks yet however, Chelsea have recently made an agreement with Beşiktaş,” Halis said.
“Chelsea have similar deals with Vitesse and other clubs.
“If Cech does become available Beşiktaş would become a potential destination for Beşiktaş and I would support such a move.”
Beşiktaş have been in talks with Chelsea over a deal for close co-operation between the first teams, academies, training support and join scouting projects.
The Black Eagles signed Demba Ba from the Blues this summer, the Senegalese international striker has already scored 12 goals in 15 appearances.
Beşiktaş also have another former Blues player among their ranks, Gökhan Töre started his career at the Chelsea academy.