Besiktas are in contact with Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood.

While under contract at United, Greenwood and management have agreed he must move on after being cleared of assault in February.

A transfer outside the UK is likely and The i is reporting Besiktas are in touch.

“Of course they (Besiktas) have seen what has been said in the UK and further afield," the source told the i.

“People think that Turkey is an easy way out for Greenwood, as he will just be able to get on with his career away from the public eye.

"But clubs know that is not how it works. Reporters will come from England to follow his progress wherever he goes, we are sure of that.

“A short loan is appealing, though. If things go wrong, he will return to Manchester quickly. If he comes to Istanbul and scores goals straight away, the boos will quickly go.

"That is just the way that football works, however bad a taste that leaves. I think Turkish fans will accept him."