Besiktas are keen on keeping Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny on a permanent deal.
A source close to Besiktas informed Turkish-Football that efforts are being made to keep Elneny on beyond the end of the season.
The Gunners included an €18m buyout clause as part of the loan deal but Besiktas would be unable to match the fee demanded.
The Black-Whites want to negotiate a lower price for the Egypt international who fell out of favour at the north London club under the stewardship of Unai Emery.
Elneny has another three-years remaining on his Arsenal contract but it remains to be seen whether Emery’s successor will want to keep the 27-year-old on either.
Another option for Besiktas would be to extend Elneny’s loan deal by an additional season.
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The Egypt international has been in form for Besiktas who are currently on a five game win streak.
In total he has one assist in 13 games for the Black Eagles.
Besiktas take on Kasimpasa away on Sunday, a victory would close the gap with leaders Sivasspor to just three points.
