The left-back is unlikely to be first choice at Monaco next season, with Caio Henrique expected to stay despite transfer links, while the arrivals of Filipe Luís and Nazinho from Cercle Brugge further increase competition for places.
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This situation has left Ouattara’s future uncertain, and the France youth international is reportedly more open than ever to leaving the Ligue 1 side.
Besiktas are already in negotiations, and manager Vincenzo Italiano has spoken directly with the defender.
However, Fenerbahce are also monitoring the situation closely, while two Premier League clubs who finished in the top half last season have made enquiries.