Burnley striker Wout Weghorst is on the way to England to complete a loan move to Manchester United until the end of the season, say reports.
The Netherlands international’s transfer appears to have finally been given the green light after his loan at Besiktas was terminated.
According to Sky Sports News, the 6ft 5in target man travelled to Manchester on Thursday morning to complete his move.
Weghorst wanted to join the Old Trafford club despite having to end his spell in Turkey six months early.
The 30-year-old joined Burnley this time last year, but was sent on loan to Besiktas after the Clarets were relegated from the Premier League.
The striker filled out paperwork before his flight to confirm the termination of his loan, and the transfer should be announced soon.
United have until 12pm on Friday to register Weghorst if they want to have him available for Saturday’s derby against Man City.
Erik ten Hag was in the market for more firepower after Cristiano Ronaldo departed the club in November in the wake of an explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
Weghorst, who scored a stunning double against eventual winners Argentina for the Netherlands in the World Cup quarter-finals last month, bagged eight goals in 16 league games for Besiktas.
His arrival will further bolster an in-form United squad that is on an eight-match winning run in all competitions.
That form has helped propel Ten Hag’s team into the top four in the Premier League, and a win against City would narrow the gap to their second-placed rivals to just one point.
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