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Papiss Cisse nearing Besiktas switch after impressive campaign at Alanyaspor

Papiss Cisse is on the verge of leaving Alanyaspor for their Turkish Super Lig rivals after his agent Sedat Atmaca confirmed "positive" discussions with Besiktas.

Cisse is set to leave the Bahsesehir Okullari Stadium on a free transfer when his two-year deal expires at the end of the 2019-20 season.

The 35-year-old is enjoying his best goalscoring run since 2011 in the Turkish top-flight this season with a return of 22 goals in 29 league outings, which makes him the leading top scorer.

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In an update about his striker's future, Atmaca disclosed that the Senegal international has agreed on a one-year contract with the option of another year with Besiktas, but they are yet to reach an agreement on his salary.