Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to sign Jan Bednarek at Besiktas in the summer transfer window.
Just 2 weeks ago, Premier League fans witnessed Man United icons bizarrely backing their Manchester rivals to banter with Southampton. Safe to say, the Saints got the better of the forecast made against them, but the matchday madness wasn't over yet.
This is because there stood another ridiculous moment post-game as defender Jan Bednarek garnered significant praise from his renowned critic, Troy Deeney.
Well, given the sequence of events, hardly any Top Flight fan would forget it any soon. And they have further reasons to remember it now, as there's still much more to this saga.
Intriguingly, what started as a jibe from Paul Scholes and Gary Neville has compelled a teammate to take a serious interest in Saints defender Jan Bednarek.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants Jan Bednarek as his first Besiktas signing
It's Manchester United legend and current Besiktas boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, calling for Bednarek's signing given his Man City show.
As per Takvim today(via Sport Witness), Solskjaer sees Bednarek as a key defensive reinforcement to fight for direct European qualifications next season. Further, available at around £6m, the Turkish club is tipped to contact the player's entourage for a cost-effective signing soon.
Honestly, seeing Bednarek leave would be an emotional moment for all Saints fans, but it's a breakup they shouldn't regret.
Having been one of the most loyal St. Mary's players for around 8 years of service, Bednarek really deserves a move now. Secondly, with the defensive leader not ageing backwards, it's a departure Southampton must consider.
Not to discredit Bednarek, yet, the defender's 2024/25 season has been a highly inconsistent one, plagued with injuries. Additionally, with performances like against Man City coming rare, a £6m fee could make sense to the Saints.
Further, for Bednarek himself, a departure could be his last shot at European club trophies. Maybe a Turkish move leads his way to a grand European return again? Let's see what happens now.