Karim Ansarifard on Radar of Hamburg, Besiktas
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Nottingham Forest striker Karim Ansarifard is attracting interest from German side Hamburg and Turkish Super Lig outfit Besiktas.
German Bundesliga 2 side Hamburg and Turkish Super Lig club Besiktas have both been credited with interest in the Iranian international forward, Football Insider reported.
It was reported last week that Ansarifard was attracting interest from Scottish Premiership side Rangers, and the team is set to be joined by Hamburg and Besiktas in the chase for his signature.
The striker endured a difficult first season in England, struggling to make an impact on the first-team since his move from Greek side Olympiacos in the summer window.
Ansarifard played 12 games for Nottingham Forest in the Championship, scoring two goals and providing two assists over the course of the season.
Ansarifard had enjoyed highly successful spells in Iran and Greece prior to his move to England. He netted a highly impressive 44 goals on 96 games during his time in Iran, playing for Saipa, Persepolis and Tractor Sazi.
In Greece, he scored 22 goals in 48 games for Olympiacos before making the move to the City Ground with Nottingham Forest.
