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Besiktas have given Wout Weghorst permission to fly to England in order to finalise a move to Manchester United, sources have told 90min . The Red Devils recently identified the Netherlands target man as a short-term solution to their striker woes and made contact with parent club Burnley about taking over his loan deal from Besiktas. And Weghorst's new loan could be confirmed soon as 90min understands he is set to undergo a medical with United. While the deal is now progressing smoothly, United were initially not happy that they would have to wait for Besiktas to sort out a replacement for Weghorst, though were understanding of their position. But the Turkish giants have now agreed to let Weghorst leave before a replacement has signed on the dotted line. Al Nassr's Vincent Aboubakar has been heavily linked with a return to Besiktas in recent days. Listen now as  Scott Saunders  hosts  Graeme Bailey ,   Toby Cudworth  and  Tom Gott  in the latest episode of Talking Transfers...

Newcastle striker Chris Wood is set to undergo a medical at fellow Premier League club Nottingham Forest as he nears an initial loan switch, 90min understands. 90min had reported earlier on Thursday that the Magpies are prepared to sanction Wood’s exit this month. He has fallen behind Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak in the St James’ Park pecking order, with the latter making his return from injury in the last couple of weeks. Wood, who was a £25m capture from Burnley only 12 months ago, has scored only two Premier League goals for Newcastle this season and has had to make do with all but four of his 18 appearances coming from the bench. Leeds had enquired about the New Zealand international, who played at Elland Road from 2015 to 2017. Everton, Southampton and Bournemouth have also been keeping tabs on him. But it is Nottingham Forest, having already entered talks, who have taken things on. 90min understands the deal will take the form of a loan with a view to permanent summer t...