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Besiktas admit talks now off for Chelsea striker Demba Ba

Besiktas have pulled out of talks for Chelsea striker Demba Ba.

Besiktas president Fikret Orman held discussions with Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay as he attempted to strike a deal for the Senegal international.

But following the discussions, Besiktas have decided not to pursue their interest in Ba.

Besiktas director of football, Onder Ozen, said: "Fikret Orman met twice with the CEO of Chelsea however, a deal did not materialise.

"We are no longer interested in Ba."

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