Italiano's wishlist: three big names targeted
Beşiktaş are planning what Turkish media calls a "historic transfer operation" based directly on Vincenzo Italiano's list (6). The club have launched moves for three major stars, with the new coach's personal preferences driving the strategy. Italiano has already made clear that being Beşiktaş's first choice matters to him, and the board is backing that commitment with action.
Premier League raid: two stars on the radar
Beşiktaş are looking to England for reinforcements, targeting two Premier League names in an ambitious double swoop (1). No specific players have been named yet, but the club are actively working both deals as part of the wider squad rebuild under Italiano.
Toure to Fenerbahçe? The loan star your rivals want
El Bilal Toure, who spent time at Beşiktaş on loan, is now a concrete target for Fenerbahçe (3). Losing a player you know well to your biggest rivals would sting, and Fenerbahçe appear serious about getting this one done.
Fenerbahçe also circling a former Beşiktaş star
New Fenerbahçe president Aziz Yıldırım has started talks to sign a former Beşiktaş player (7). The identity hasn't been disclosed yet, but the move signals Yıldırım intends to make waves in the market, and Beşiktaş could end up watching another familiar face in yellow and navy.
Fan reactions
The mood among supporters is a mix of cautious optimism about Italiano's project and frustration with certain transfer dealings. Salih Ucan's departure has sparked debate, with some seeing it as necessary squad clearing and others questioning the timing link. Meanwhile, there's skepticism around a collapsed Monaco deal that fans were apparently tracking, and plenty of discussion about whether Italiano can genuinely turn the club into title challengers link.
