Önder Özen deal agreed
Beşiktaş have reached a pre-agreement with Önder Özen to step into a key role following the departures of Sergen Yalçın and Serkan Reçber. The club moved quickly after the split, and Özen is now set to join the structural rebuild. (1)
Sporting director signing imminent
President Serdal Adalı has shaken hands on a deal for the new sporting director and signatures are expected very shortly. This is the next piece of the restructured setup your board is putting in place. (3)
Arda Turan on the shortlist
In a move few saw coming, Arda Turan has emerged as a candidate for the vacant technical director position. He replaces Sergen Yalçın on the shortlist, though nothing is advanced yet. (4)
Altay Bayindir door may be closing
Your reported interest in Altay Bayindir is no longer as straightforward as it looked. The managerial change at Manchester United has shifted things — the new coach may want to assess him before sanctioning any exit. (2)