Besiktas manager Sergen Yalcin has explained how the financial situation at the club has cost them the opportunity to sign Mohamed Elneny permanently from Arsenal.
The 28-year-old teamed up with the Black Eagles on a season-long loan from the Gunners last summer with the Turkish Super Lig side having an option to sign the midfielder permanently.
The Egypt international delivered convincing performances during his temporary stay at Vodafone Park, featuring in 27 league games to help them finish third in the table.
Despite the showings, the Black Eagles chose not to trigger their option of securing the midfielder permanently.