French newspaper L'Equipe has quoted Niang as saying he is definitely on his way to Turkey.

BBC: Confusion reigns over Niang's Marseille future

"The military has no incentive to fight, " said Abdoukaye Niang, former United Nations director for West Africa.

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But Niang resumed training with Marseille on Wednesday after the French champions ruled out any possibility of a move.

BBC: Confusion reigns over Niang's Marseille future

Niang was top scorer in Ligue 1 last term with 18 goals, helping the club with their first title since 1992.

BBC: Confusion reigns over Niang's Marseille future

But Marseille said on their website that Niang, who is contracted to the club till 2014, will not be allowed to leave.

BBC: Confusion reigns over Niang's Marseille future

He has shown belief in youth, such as El Shaarawy, who has been a revelation, 20-year-old fullback Mattia De Sciglio and 18-year-old winger M'Baye Niang.

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"For me, he was a very nice guy, " Mr. Niang said.

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Mamadou Niang has an impressive international scoring record, Diomansy Kamara is playing regularly in Italy's Serie A for Modena, and Mamadou Diabang is on fire in the German Bundesliga.

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Milan goalkeeper Dida managed to clear Mamadou Niang's cross inside the area but only as far as Gonzalez, who made no mistake as he returned the loose ball into the net.

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