Besiktas: We want to sign Ronaldinho

however the players wage needs are proving to be an obstacle

The 33-year-old is currently out of contract and available on a free transfer after his current deal expired with Atletico Mineiro,

although the club have yet to quantify this themselves.

However, Besiktas board member Ahmet Kavalci did tell reporters: " We want to sign Ronaldinho. "

Yet the player's personal terms are avoiding a deal becoming sealed,

"His wage is certainly too much for us. We haven't acquired an contract with a sponsor however and this may be the only reason behind not really singing him, " Kavalci continued.