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Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny's proposed move to Turkish side Besiktas breaks down over wage demands - meaning the Egyptian is likely to stay at the Emirates

Mohamed Elneny's proposed move to Besiktas has broken down over his salary demands before Turkey's transfer window closes on Wednesday.

Reigning Turkish Super Lig champions Besiktas were keen to sign the Arsenal midfielder but could not countenance his desired wages.

And according to Talksport, he had the North London side's blessing to leave, but it now appears he will be staying at the Emirates - at least until the January transfer window.

Mohamed Elneny's proposed transfer to Besiktas has broken down over his salary demands
The Arsenal midfielder (above) spent the 2019/20 season on loan at the Turkish Super Lig side

Elneny, 29, only played sporadically in his first four seasons at the club after joining in January 2016, and was sent on loan to Besiktas for the 2019/20 season, where he impressed in his 36 matches in all competitions.