If the 51-year-old Norwegian is appointed it will be his first managerial position since being sacked by United in 2021.
Besiktas, who are sixth in the Turkish Super Lig, parted ways with Dutchman Giovanni van Bronckhorst in November.
"I am very happy to be here. It is great to have so many people here for this great club," Solskjaer told media members at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul.
"We have had our first meetings. I am looking forward to starting my job. It is great to be in this great city."
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He guided the Red Devils to a second-place Premier League finish and Europa League final during his time in charge, but he was dismissed following a poor run of form and left the club without winning a trophy.
Before his appointment by United, Solskjaer had two stints in charge of Molde and one at Cardiff City.
As a player, he scored 126 goals in 11 seasons for United from 1996 to 2007, including the winner in the 1999 Champions League final.
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