Beşiktaş's centre-back target: Vitík, Italiano's former pupil

Beşiktaş want to make a firm centre-back signing during the winter break. Union Saint-Gilloise's Massire Sylla is also on the Black-and-Whites' transfer list. A name from Serie A has been added to the list as well.

According to the report, Beşiktaş have targeted Martin Vitík, a former pupil of head coach Vincenzo Italiano from his time at Bologna. Described as the player Italiano wants to see in his squad, Vitík was reportedly placed at the top of the list because of his physical attributes and pace.

In talks with Bologna, Beşiktaş's management reportedly put a loan-with-purchase-option formula on the table. The club is said to aim to finish the transfer without taking on the transfer fee burden directly.

This season, Vitík has played 127 minutes in 4 matches for Bologna, and his contract with the Italian club expires in the summer of 2029. The 23-year-old Czech defender's market value is listed at 15 million euros.