Lucescu now top target after Luis talks collapse
The Filipe Luis pursuit is over. Beşiktaş couldn't reach an agreement with the Brazilian coach, and the club has now shifted its focus to Razvan Lucescu as the primary candidate for the manager's job (1). Multiple reports confirm Luis is instead heading to the Bundesliga, with both Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe now out of the running (2). It's another twist in a search that has already seen Ange Postecoglou and Thomas Reis heavily linked.
Özen pushes for Konyaspor defender Demirbağ
Football director Önder Özen has made his move. Beşiktaş are targeting Konyaspor centre-back Adil Demirbağ as part of the squad rebuild, with Özen personally driving the negotiations (4). A domestic signing would help with league registration rules, and Demirbağ has been a steady performer in the Süper Lig.
Goalkeeper hunt: Bayındır on the radar
With Ersin Destanoğlu's contract expiring May 31 and no extension signed yet, the club is exploring goalkeeper options. Manchester United's Altay Bayındır has emerged as a domestic target, alongside several foreign candidates (3). Securing the position is becoming urgent.
Galatasaray enter Anguissa race
Napoli midfielder Frank Anguissa was on Beşiktaş's list, but Galatasaray have now entered the picture with significant financial backing. Okan Buruk's side are reportedly prepared to double the offer on the table (5). The 30-year-old Cameroonian could be a marquee summer signing, but it's looking like a two-horse Istanbul battle.
Fan-reaktioner
The mood among fans is reflective after the Sergen Yalçın departure. Some supporters are looking back at previous managers, Santos, Van Bronckhorst, Solskjær, and wondering who might still be in charge if the club had shown more patience. Read the discussion here.
