Laurienté bid revealed, Sassuolo want more
Beşiktaş have made their opening move for Sassuolo winger Armand Laurienté, but the Italian side is holding out for a bigger fee. The club's offer is now on the table and negotiations will need to go higher if Italiano wants his man. The Frenchman fits the profile of a left-sided attacker Italiano knows well from Serie A. (4)
Arsenal's Champions League final starter on the radar
Beşiktaş are targeting an Arsenal player who started the Champions League final, with the club looking to finally fix the chronic left-wing problem that has plagued the squad. The name hasn't been made public yet, but the ambition is clear, Italiano and the board are aiming high. (6)
Chevalier interest, but deal looks a long shot
Beşiktaş have been linked with PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, though the move is described as improbable. Tottenham and Lille are also in the picture for the French shot-stopper, and the competition plus the likely price tag make this one a tough sell. (3)
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Supporters are already deep into squad-building mode, sharing realistic lineups and debating which positions need strengthening most, goalkeeper and the left wing dominate the conversation. The Chevalier rumour has sparked mixed reactions, with some fans suggesting cheaper alternatives like Liverpool's Kelleher to keep the wage bill manageable. See the squad-building thread
