Lage in the frame
Portuguese coach Bruno Lage is set to meet with Beşiktaş officials about the vacant manager position, according to reports from Portugal (1) (2). He's the latest name to emerge in what's becoming a wide-ranging search to replace Sergen Yalçın. Nothing signed yet, but the meeting signals genuine interest from both sides.
Lucescu deal reportedly agreed
Turkish media claim Beşiktaş have already reached an agreement with Razvan Lucescu to take over as head coach, with a conditional release clause included in the deal (4). If true, Lucescu would be the man to lead the rebuild. Worth noting this contradicts the Lage reports, so the situation remains fluid.
Jesus says yes to one-year deal
Jorge Jesus has agreed to a 1-year contract, ending speculation linking him with both Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe (6) (7). Where he's headed next isn't specified, but he's off the table for your managerial search. One less name in the mix.
Left-wing targets identified
President Serdal Adalı has launched a left-winger transfer operation with star names on the shortlist (3). No names confirmed yet, but the club is clearly moving to address width in attack ahead of next season's Europa League campaign.
