sport news Besiktas laugh off 'imaginary' reports that Wout Weghorst's loan deal from ... trends now Besiktas laugh off 'fictitious and untrue' reports that Wout Weghorst's loan deal from Burnley can be terminated if Manchester United pay £2m... with the Red Devils locked in talks with the Turkish giants to ease Erik ten Hag's striker shortage Besiktas have released a statement refuting claims about Weghorst's loan deal They have dismissed claims his loan deal could be terminated if United pay £2m The Turkish side have described such claims as 'fictitious' and 'speculative news' They insisted the public would be 'informed' if there was any real developments By Charlotte Daly For Mailonline Published: 13:59 GMT, 9 January 2023 | Updated: 14:11 GMT, 9 January 2023 Viewcomments Besiktas have released a statement refuting claims Wout Weghorst's loan deal from Burnley can be terminated if Manchester United pay £2million in compensation. Weghorst has enjoyed a stellar season so far at Besiktas, scoring nine goals in 18 appearances for the Turkish side and has been linked with a January move to United. However, Besiktas have denied reports claiming there is an exit clause in the striker's contract, stating his deal can be terminated early with compensation. Besiktas have released a statement refuting claims Wout Weghorst's (right) loan deal from Burnley can be terminated if Manchester United pay £2million Besiktas described such claims as 'fictitious' and 'speculative news'. They insisted the public would be 'informed' if there was any real developments. The Istanbul-based outfit released the following statement: 'After the match of our Football A Team against Kasimpasa in the Super League, there was a need to make a statement due to speculative news in the media about our football player Wout Weghorst. The Manchester United boss wants to strengthen his attacking line during the current window 'The claim that there is an exit clause in our football player's contract, stating that his contract can be terminated with a compensation of 2.5 million Euros in case of an offer from the Premier League, is fictitious. 'However, the news that the player in question will leave the team on Tuesday is completely untrue. The initiative regarding Wout Weghorst belongs entirely to Besiktas Gymnastics Club.' The club went on to add: 'We also state that if there is a development on this issue, our esteemed community and the public will be informed.' More to follow... Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility