Stambul's "Besiktas" team has received some bad news.
In January, they were planning to acquire "Man Utd" midfielder Marouane Fellaini for 8 million pounds sterling, but the Turks have a serious competitor.
29-year-old Belgian has caught the interest of London's "Arsenal" manager Arsene Wenger, who is planning to make an offer early next year.
The price for M. Fellaini is not high because his contract with "Man Utd" ends after this season, and a new agreement has not been reached.
This football season, Marouane has scored 3 goals in 7 "Premier League" matches.
In the past, he has played for Liverpool's "Everton" and "Standard Liege" teams.