Beşiktaş Goalkeeper Watch: Maduka Okoye on the Radar

Beşiktaş, still in contention for a top-eight finish in the UEFA Europa League, has accelerated its preparations as the mid-season transfer window approaches. Management, acting on a report from head coach Vincenzo Italiano, is planning targeted reinforcements and aims to enter the second half of the season with a strong squad. Among the priorities are adding options in key positions and raising the quality of rotation.

Looking for a goalkeeper who can compete with first-choice Alexander Nübel and give him rest when needed, Beşiktaş has turned once again to Italy. According to a report by Tuttomercatoweb, Kara Kartal has added Udinese's 27-year-old Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye to its list.

Okoye is reportedly unhappy at Udinese, which is at the bottom of the Serie A table, and wants to make a fresh start in his career. It was noted that he could seriously consider a move to Istanbul. It was also reported that Beşiktaş had him on its radar in the previous summer transfer window.

The report noted that in 12 appearances this season, the goalkeeper has kept a clean sheet in only 2 matches, and has conceded a total of 25 goals in the other 10. The experienced keeper, born in Düsseldorf, is currently valued at 10 million euros on the market.