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The cousin of West Ham's versatile midfielder Edimilson Fernandes says he is "suffering" in east London and is trying to convince him to move away from the London Stadium.

Former Everton midfielder Manuel Fernandes is the cousin involved and he claims that Edimilson is not getting enough chances in east London and should move to Turkey.

According to reports in Fotomac, Manuel has offered the services of his cousin to Turkish champions Besiktas, where he used to play before heading to Lokomotiv Moscow.

The report says, via Sport Witness: "Edimilson is a brilliant player. He’s suffering at West Ham. He’s only 21-years old. He could be a real star for Besiktas."

Fernandes has had a stop start career in London having joined from FC Sion two summers ago but still managed 28 appearances in his first season in midfield and at right wing back.

(Image: Warren Little/Getty Images)

This season, he spent three months of it on the sidelines having undergone ankle surgery but made a triumphant return from the bench in the 3-0 win over Southampton playing on the right wing.

The Swiss U21 star is under contract at West Ham until 2020 having joined the club for £4.5m.

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