“Talks have taken place”: Carrington graduate offered a “lifeline” by former United boss after difficult year – report

Brandon Williams’ career has not gone as he would have envisioned when he first broke through at Manchester United back in the 2019/20 season.

Under the guidance of former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the 24-year-old made 50 appearances out of his 51 in a red shirt.

But off-field problems have threatened to derail his nascent career, with the defender without a club since leaving his boyhood club in the summer of 2024.

His last competitive appearance came back in December 2023 for loan outfit Ipswich Town, but that could all change if The Daily Mail are to be believed.

Solskjaer offering Brandon Williams a lifeline

Solskjaer, who is currently in charge of Besiktas, is ready to offer a lifeline to the former Carrington graduate.

Talks have taken place over a move to Turkey which would see the pair reunite after two seasons together in Manchester.

“Former Manchester United full back Brandon Williams is an option for Ole Gunner Solskjaer at Besiktas.

“Williams has stated his intention to restart his football career after he was handed a two-year suspended jail sentence for dangerous driving back in May.

Talks have taken place

“The 24-year-old, who also played for Norwich City and Ipswich Town, earned his big break under Solskjaer at United and initial talks have taken place over a potential move to Turkey.”

The former England U21 international can play as a right-back or left-back, and has one goal and two assists to his name from his time in Manchester.

Hopefully, the Englishman can put his troubles behind him and restart his career in earnest, and what better way than to play under the manager who gave him his first break in senior football.

Staying away from the spotlight in England and from harmful elements could do him a world of good and finally allow him to focus on his game.

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