Beşiktaş, which started its transfer studies, placed Salih Özcan in the first line in the midfield. The black-whites set their sights on the experienced midfielder, whose contract with Borussia Dortmund expired and became vacant. First contacts were made with the 28-year-old football player. Besiktas, which attaches importance to the local rotation in the squad and acts in accordance with the 10 + 4 foreign rule that will be applied next season, attaches importance to the transfer of Salih Özcan. Work will continue for the experienced midfielder who will participate in the 2026 World Cup with the National Team. It was stated that Salih Özcan is also interested in playing in the Super League.
LOCAL AND NATIONAL MIDFIELD
With the transfer of Salih Özcan, the Black-Whites aim to establish a local rotation in the midfield. It is planned that Beşiktaş will have Salih Özcan at number 6 and Orkun Kökçü at number 8 in the midfield in the new season. Thus, the aim is for Kartal’s midfield to consist of national stars.