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Petr Cech (File)
Petr Cech (File)

Istanbul - Turkish top flight side Besiktas are stepping up their efforts to sign unsettled Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, with a move even possible before the end of the season, a report said Thursday.

The 32-year-old Czech Republic 'keeper indicated in Prague this week he was tired of sitting on the bench for the Blues after losing the first choice spot to Belgian international Thibaut Courtois.

The Fanatik sports daily said that after his comments Beskitas had "accelerated talks" about the player, who has long been a target for the Istanbul club.

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