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According to the Türkiye daily, Kerem Akturkoglu, currently playing for Benfica, and Irfan Can Kahveci, who is at odds with Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahce, have expressed a desire to join Besiktas. Club president Serdal Adali is once again preparing for talks in Portugal.
Besiktas made headlines by signing Orkun Kokcu in the most expensive transfer in Super Lig history. Now, the club is preparing to make more high-profile moves.
Two national team stars—Kerem Akturkoglu and Irfan Can Kahveci—are on the radar, and both players reportedly want to wear the black and white jersey.
Sources say Kerem Akturkoglu directly contacted Besiktas officials, expressing that he is ready to make the move. Irfan Can Kahveci, frustrated by his lack of starting time, also wants the transfer, aiming to stay in form ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Besiktas is planning to bring in Kerem Akturkoglu on loan with a buy option while aiming to sign Irfan Can Kahveci permanently.
The midfielder is under contract with Fenerbahce until 2028, and his market value is estimated at 7 million euros. Adali is targeting a transfer fee closer to 5 million.
Irfan Can Kahveci made 42 appearances last season but started in only 16 games, scoring 5 goals and providing 4 assists.
Kerem Akturkoglu, on the other hand, had a standout season with Benfica, playing in 49 matches (36 starts), scoring 23 goals, and making 15 assists—his most productive year to date.
Despite his success, the 26-year-old winger is reportedly open to leaving, especially due to his wife's preference to live in Türkiye.
Although Besiktas is leading the race, Fenerbahce is also monitoring the situation closely. Reports indicate that the next few weeks will be crucial in determining the player’s future, with Türkiye’s top clubs potentially clashing over the sought-after winger.
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