Besiktas have denied they have put deals in place to sign Chelsea pair Demba Ba and Marko Marin.

Reports emerged today that the Turkish club are ready to take the unwanted duo on season-long loan deals.

Ba is expected to leave Stamford Bridge after the capture of Diego Costa and Marin has been deemed surplus to requirements after starting just five Chelsea games in two years.

It was claimed that Besiktas would give them the chance to reignite their careers in Istanbul, however the Super Lig outfit have moved to dismiss the rumours.

Besiktas this afternoon released a statement on their website confirming there was no truth in the reports.

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