Besiktas plans winter squad overhaul, targets 4 departures for new signings
Players of Besiktas celebrate after their team’s victory in the Turkish Super Lig week 15 football match between Besiktas and Fenerbahce at Tupras Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye, on December 07, 2024. (AA Photo)
January 11, 2025 03:15 PM GMT+03:00
Besiktas has initiated efforts to strengthen its squad during the winter transfer window, focusing on offloading certain players to create room for new signings.
Club president Serdal Adali personally oversees the operation and holds discussions with the technical staff and players.
Key departures on horizon
To make space for potential arrivals, Besiktas is planning to part ways with four foreign players, according to reports. The names under consideration for departure include:
In the 13th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Besiktas and Goztepe face each other at Tüpras Stadium. In one moment, Besiktas player Arthur Masuaku (on the left) and Göztepe player David Datro Fofana (on the right) battle for the ball. (AA Photo)
- Arthur Masuaku
- The Congolese left-back, who joined with high expectations, is reportedly in talks with AEK Athens.
- Masuaku's agent has already traveled to Greece, with Greek media suggesting the player is open to the move.
- Jean Onana
- Signed last season, Onana is said to prefer a return to France, with discussions ongoing about a potential transfer.
Ali Muhammed Al-Musrati (AA Photo)
- Al-Musrati
- Linked with Saudi Arabian clubs, Al-Musrati's transfer negotiations with Al Fateh are reportedly in progress.
- Besiktas is seeking guarantees from the Saudi side to finalize the deal.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (15) of Besiktas in action against Cenk Tosun (23) of Fenerbahce during the Turkish Super Lig week 15 football match between Besiktas and Fenerbahce at Tupras Stadium in Istanbul, Turkiye, on Dec. 7, 2024. (AA Photo)
- Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
- The English midfielder, signed this season, is reportedly in contact with several clubs in England.
Besiktas' strategy for winter window
Besiktas is determined to reinforce its squad ahead of the second half of the Trendyol Super Lig season but must clear space in its roster to comply with foreign player quotas. The departures of these four players would enable the club to pursue new signings and seize opportunities for "firsat transferi" (opportunistic transfers).
Players of Besiktas pose for a team photo ahead of the Ziraat Turkish Cup Group D 1st week match between Net Global Sivasspor and Besiktas at BG Grup 4 Eylul Stadium in Sivas, Türkiye on January 7, 2025. (AA Photo)
Outlook
With President Adali actively driving the transfer strategy and technical evaluations ongoing, Besiktas is positioning itself to enter the league's second half with a stronger and more balanced squad. Fans eagerly await updates on both the departures and potential arrivals.
January 11, 2025 03:15 PM GMT+03:00
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