Hull City are reportedly set to miss out on Monaco full-back Kassoum Ouattara despite being repeatedly linked with the France youth international this summer.
After a period of relative calm at the MKM Stadium following their dramatic return to the Premier League via the play-offs, transfer activity has exploded on Humberside in recent days.
Last season's first-choice goalkeeper Ivor Pandur has completed a move to Rangers, while a deal that will see Jack Butland move in the other direction is reportedly set to be finalised in the coming days.
Hull City have also sanctioned exits for Kyle Joseph and Akin Famewo, with the funds raised from the departures reportedly sufficient to ensure that the club will not face any sanctions related to PSR regulations.
With the threat of a points deduction no longer looming above them, Hull have been linked with a litany of players across Europe and beyond, including the 21-year-old left-back Outtarra.
Ouattara made 24 appearances for Monaco last season - including seven in the UEFA Champions League - before a knee injury cut his campaign short.
However, according to a report from Nice-Matin the France youth international has shunned an opportunity to play in the Premier League in favour of joining Besiktas.
Ouattara is said to be finalising a move to the Turkish Super Lig club worth upwards of £8million including add-ons, with an agreement expected imminently.
The news represents a blow Sergej Jakirovic's Tigers, particularly following reports that their bid to sign Belgium international Thomas Meunier could be hijacked by Valencia.
The 34-year-old is currently a free agent after leaving Lille and the signing of a player of his calibre would represent a significant coup for Hull, particularly given the number of teams said to be interested in the former PSG man.
