The defensive line has become the primary agenda item for Beşiktaş ahead of the January transfer window. It has been suggested that the black-and-whites are planning to part ways with Milot Rashica in order to clear space in the squad and generate funds for a center-back signing.
It was stated that the departure of the Kosovar footballer, whose contract expires at the end of the season, is on the agenda either for free or through a mutual agreement. The Beşiktaş management is expected to focus on signing an experienced center-back following Rashica's departure.
The black-and-white team entered the international break with a victory after defeating Gençlerbirliği 3-0 in the 11th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig. Having played 21 official matches in the season so far, Beşiktaş has recorded 14 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, scoring 42 goals while conceding 21.
The team's defensive performance, particularly in matches where they dropped points, has been a subject of debate. The losses against Alanyaspor, Amed Sportif, and Trabzonspor in the Süper Lig, as well as the draw against Kasımpaşa, and the matches against Zalgiris, Celtic, and Crystal Palace in Europe, were cited as games where defensive issues came to the fore.
While the performances of Emmanuel Agbadou, Tiago Djalo, Emirhan Topçu, and Ümit Akdağ in the center-back position are being evaluated, it is stated that the search for reinforcements, especially for the right center-back position, has intensified. It was noted that head coach Vincenzo Italiano is open to making a transfer for this position, and president Serdal Adalı also views strengthening the squad with an experienced defender positively.
It is indicated that the situations of Agbadou and Djalo will most likely be re-evaluated at the end of the season, while the priority in January is to make a defensive move through Rashica's departure.
News Source: 12punto
