English Obstacle to Beşiktaş's Lukebakio Plan

Dodi Lukebakio is one of the names on Beşiktaş's list as they seek to strengthen their wing options in the mid-season transfer window. The black-and-white management have been monitoring the Belgian player since the summer.

The possibility of the 29-year-old leaving Benfica, where he has not been getting the playing time he wants, grows stronger by the day. Meanwhile, it has been learned that Premier League clubs are also interested in the player.

According to reports in the Portuguese press, Sunderland is preparing to make an approach for Lukebakio. The club, which sits in the relegation zone of the Premier League with 8 points, is said to want to fill the gap left by Romaine Mundle, who is out with a long-term injury.

This season, Lukebakio has played 623 minutes in 18 matches for Benfica, contributing 4 goals and 2 assists. The player, whose market value is listed at 15 million euros, has a contract with the Portuguese club that runs until the summer of 2030.