Beşiktaş's Winter Transfer Plan: Joe Willock Instead of Rashica

Beşiktaş is planning significant changes to its squad during the winter transfer window. The management is considering reinforcements in the centre-back, central midfield and right wing positions. As a first step, the aim is to part ways with Milot Rashica, whom head coach Vincenzo İtaliano has ruled out.

With the Kosovan right winger leaving the squad, a spot will open up in the foreign player quota. The black-and-white management's number one target is Joe Willock. The transfer committee, which worked hard over the summer to bring the English midfielder to the club, is expected to contact Newcastle United again in January. According to a report by Fotomaç, Beşiktaş will make a bonservis offer of 10 million euros to the English club.

Chairman Serdal Adalı is determined to bring the English midfielder to the squad. Adalı has previously said that he brought the player's family to Istanbul and stated that the goal is to complete the transfer in January. The 48-year-old Italian coach has also told the management that he wants to see the 27-year-old player in his squad. According to Transfermarkt data, Willock's market value is 18 million euros.

The player stands out for his energy, physical strength and runs into the opponent's penalty area. With a box-to-box profile, Willock can play as a central midfielder and in the number 10 role. This season at Newcastle United, he has played 817 minutes across 13 matches, 10 in the Premier League and 3 in the EFL Cup, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist, making a direct contribution to 4 goals.