Italian coach says yes
Vincenzo Italiano has accepted Beşiktaş's project after meeting with Football Director Önder Özen in Milan. The 48-year-old Italian is coming off a Europa League semi-final run and a Coppa Italia final with Bologna, keeping them in the top four race until the final day. Now the decision rests with the president, and it needs to come quickly, with preseason planning already underway (3).
Domestic goalkeeper deal close
Beşiktaş has reached a preliminary agreement with Kocaelispor for 21-year-old goalkeeper Serhat Öztaşdelen. The move addresses the squad's need for a homegrown option between the posts, a priority fans have been vocal about all season (1) (4).
Paraguayan striker on the radar
Reports link Beşiktaş with 30-year-old Paraguayan forward Alex Arce. The name has surfaced before, he was on the club's shortlist in previous windows too. Worth monitoring, but this one looks like an early-stage enquiry rather than a done deal (2).
Fan reactions
The mood remains focused on the summer rebuild. One fan laid out a clear priority list: a top-class striker and goalkeeper above all else, with a Semih-transfer tandem up front next season seen as the right direction. Another post captured the chaos of Turkish transfer journalism with a single screenshot, the sheer volume of names linked to Beşiktaş right now has become a running joke among supporters. Join the discussion here.
