Turkish law enforcement authorities have detained 17 current and former football club executives following simultaneous raids across Istanbul and nine other provinces in a sweeping illegal betting and match-fixing investigation. The probe, initiated after data reviews spanning 2020 to 2026 by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) and the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK), targeted individuals suspected of placing unauthorized wagers on matches involving their own organizations.
Among those detained are three former board members of Beşiktaş JK. Detailed betting records examined by the İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office revealed that Tolga Kırgız (who served on the Beşiktaş board from 2024 to 2025) allegedly placed 1,488 betting slips, Kerem Gürel (board member from 2023 to 2024) placed 996 wagers, and Ahmet Akçelik (board member from 2023 to 2025) placed 53 wagers. The wagers reportedly included bets backing opposing teams, total goal markets, and specific player performances. High-ranking officials from other major clubs, including Galatasaray, were also implicated in the sweep.
Exact News Source: Turkish Minute
Beşiktaş JK is scheduled to face Danish Superliga club FC Midtjylland in the second qualifying round of the 2026/27 UEFA Europa League. According to the official tournament schedule released by UEFA, the two-legged tie will decide which team advances to the third qualifying round of the competition, while the losing side will drop into the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round.
The first leg of the matchup will take place on July 23, 2026, at the Tüpraş Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey. The return fixture is scheduled for July 30, 2026, at the MCH Arena in Herning, Denmark. Both clubs have finalized their squad lists and analytical preparations as they vie for a spot in the primary league phase of the tournament.
Exact News Sources: UEFA Match Info, FC Midtjylland Official Announcement
Foot Mercato, beIN SPORTS ve çeşitli uluslararası medya kuruluşları, Liverpool'dan ayrılan 34 yaşındaki dünyaca ünlü yıldız Mohamed Salah'ın Beşiktaş ile prensip anlaşmasına vardığını iddia etti. beIN SPORTS Türkiye muhabiri Tayfun Akkaya ve dijital platformlarda gazeteci Yağız Sabuncuoğlu tarafından gündeme getirilen iddialarda, siyah-beyazlı ekibin oyuncuya yıllık 10 ila 12 milyon avro değerinde, opsiyonlu 1 yıllık resmi sözleşme teklif ettiği öne sürüldü. Yapılan spekülasyonlarda Salah'ın, takımın Güney Koreli forveti Oh Hyeon-gyu ve Leandro Trossard ile birlikte hücum hattını oluşturacağı belirtildi.
Bu transfer iddialarının ardından Beşiktaş Kulübü ve oyuncunun menajeri Ramy Abbas Issa'dan net yalanlamalar geldi. Beşiktaş yönetimi, dijital mecralarda çıkan bu iddiaların tamamen gerçek dışı ve hayal ürünü olduğunu belirten resmi bir açıklama yayımladı. Dünyaca ünlü transfer uzmanı Fabrizio Romano da Beşiktaş'ın resmi bir teklif sunduğunu doğrulasa da taraflar arasında herhangi bir anlaşma sağlanmadığını bildirdi. Oyuncunun menajeri Ramy Abbas Issa ise sosyal medya (X) hesabı üzerinden yaptığı açıklamada, Salah'ın gelecek sezon hangi kulüpte oynayacağına dair çıkan haberlerin asılsız olduğunu ve sadece gündem yaratmak amacıyla hareket etmediklerini vurguladı.
Exact News Source: beIN SPORTS
Numerous international reports from outlets such as Foot Mercato, Gulf News, and beIN SPORTS recently indicated that former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah had reached an initial verbal or financial agreement to join Turkish Süper Lig club Beşiktaş JK. The 34-year-old winger, who became a free agent at the end of the previous season, was rumored to have been offered a lucrative one-year contract with an automatic extension option, valued between €10 million and €12 million annually. Additional speculation suggested he would form a new attacking trident alongside South Korean striker Oh Hyeon-gyu and Belgian winger Leandro Trossard.
However, both Beşiktaş JK and Salah's representatives have firmly rejected these claims. The Turkish club issued an official statement dismissing the reports, classifying them as "entirely fictional" and specifically discrediting assertions made by digital sports journalists. Furthermore, football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that while Beşiktaş had submitted an official opening offer to the Egyptian international, no agreement had been finalized. Salah's agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, publicly rebuked the rumors on social media, stating on X that he has no definitive knowledge of where the player will sign next and noting that they do not negotiate simply to create media noise.
Exact News Source: beIN SPORTS
Yeni sezonda mutlak şampiyonluk hedefleyen Beşiktaş yönetimi, transfer çalışmalarını büyük bir gizlilikle yürütmeye devam ediyor. Siyah-beyazlıların son olarak Borussia Dortmund forması giyen 29 yaşındaki Alman orta saha oyuncusu Julian Brandt'ı kadrosuna katmak için gizli bir operasyon başlattığı öğrenildi. Teknik direktör Vincenzo Italiano'nun da onay verdiği deneyimli oyuncu için temaslar hızlandırıldı.
Bunun yanı sıra, Liverpool'dan ayrılan dünyaca ünlü yıldız Mohamed Salah'ın menajerinin ön görüşmeler için İstanbul'a geldiği öne sürüldü. Hücum hattını güçlendirmek isteyen Beşiktaş'ın listesindeki bir diğer isim ise Nice forması giyen ve geçen sezonu Porto'da kiralık olarak tamamlayan 27 yaşındaki Nijeryalı forvet Terem Moffi. Öte yandan, kulübün Fenerbahçe forması giyen milli futbolcu Oğuz Aydın için de başkanlar düzeyinde ilk teması kurduğu belirtildi. Romelu Lukaku cephesinden gelen haberlerde ise oyuncunun yüksek maaş beklentisi sebebiyle Türkiye'ye transferine sıcak bakmadığı ifade edildi.
Kaynaklar:
Post Content: Beşiktaş, yaz transfer döneminin en önemli hamlelerinden birine imza atarak İngiltere Premier Lig şampiyonu Arsenal'dan Belçikalı kanat oyuncusu Leandro Trossard'ın transferini resmen tamamladı. 31 yaşındaki yıldız futbolcu ile 3+1 yıllık sözleşme imzalanması konusunda tam anlaşma sağlandı.
Transferin mali detaylarına göre Beşiktaş, Arsenal kulübüne 18 milyon avro garanti ücret ve 2 milyon avro bonusları içeren toplam 20 milyon avroluk bir paket ödeyecek. Premier Lig kariyerinde 174 maça çıkan ve 36 gol kaydeden deneyimli hücum oyuncusu, sağlık kontrollerinden geçmek ve resmi sözleşmeye imza atmak üzere İstanbul'a geliyor.
Kaynaklar:
Beşiktaş played out a 1-1 draw against Slovakian side OFK Dynamo Malženice during a pre-season friendly match at the X-Bionic Sphere Sports Complex. The Black Eagles opened the scoring in the first half courtesy of a goal from South Korean striker Oh Hyeon-gyu, who continues to integrate into the squad's high-pressing tactical system during the Bratislava training camp. However, Dynamo Malženice responded in the second half to level the scoreline, ensuring the match concluded in a tie.
Sources:
Post Content: Beşiktaş has officially announced major roster and coaching updates ahead of their anticipated return to the EuroLeague for the 2026–27 season. The club secured the signing of 27-year-old American guard Jaylen Nowell, who brings extensive top-tier experience after featuring in over 200 NBA games. Selected 43rd overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, Nowell has previously represented the Minnesota Timberwolves, Memphis Grizzlies, Detroit Pistons, and New Orleans Pelicans.
Simultaneously, Beşiktaş reached a comprehensive agreement with head coach Dušan Alimpijević to extend his contract until the conclusion of the 2027–28 season. The Serbian tactician, who has overseen a consistent upward trajectory for the team over the past three years, will remain at the helm to guide the club's domestic and European championship aspirations.
Sources:
Post Content: Turkish Süper Lig giants Beşiktaş have finalized the marquee signing of Belgian international winger Leandro Trossard from English Premier League champions Arsenal. The 31-year-old forward has committed to a permanent move to Istanbul, signing a three-year contract that includes an option for an additional 12-month extension.
The financial structure of the agreement consists of an initial €18 million base fee complemented by €2 million in performance-related add-ons, culminating in a total package value of up to €20 million. Trossard leaves the Gunners after a three-and-a-half-year stint during which he recorded 174 appearances and registered 36 goals across all competitions, establishing himself as a vital contributor to Mikel Arteta's squad. The Belgian winger has traveled to Istanbul to undergo his medical examination and complete the final transfer paperwork.
Sources:
Besiktas has experienced contrasting results during their European pre-season preparation matches. The Black-and-Whites earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Austrian club Mattersburg, courtesy of a deciding goal scored by one of the team's newest signings. However, their subsequent friendly fixture against Polish side Widzew Łódź resulted in a 2-0 defeat, with Emil Kornvig and Fran Álvarez netting the goals for the opposition. Besiktas is scheduled to continue their friendly schedule with an away fixture against Slovakian side FC Spartak Trnava.
Meanwhile, the club's competitive league fixture dates and broadcasting schedules across various intervals have been finalized:
August 16, 2026: Besiktas vs. Eyupspor (Süper Lig)
September 19, 2026: Amed vs. Besiktas (Süper Lig)
December 06, 2026: Besiktas vs. Samsunspor (Süper Lig)
February 27, 2027: Besiktas vs. Amed (Süper Lig)
April 04, 2027: Besiktas vs. Kasimpasa S.K. (Süper Lig)
In a bid to significantly upgrade their attacking output for the new campaign, Besiktas management has identified Nigerian international striker Terem Moffi as a primary transfer target. The decision comes in the wake of Moffi's finalized departure from Ligue 1 outfit OGC Nice. Besiktas scouts and technical staff strongly believe that Moffi’s extensive experience across multiple high-profile European domestic leagues makes him the ideal candidate to spearhead the club's frontline.
Concurrently, Beninese international midfielder Junior Olaitan has publicly reached out to the Besiktas fanbase following a highly critical and frustrating season. Olaitan issued a formal apology to the supporters for his disappointing individual performances and the team's overall sub-par campaign. The midfielder emphasized that the squad has fully shifted its focus toward intense preparation, vowing a collective commitment to rectifying past errors and restoring the club to its competitive standards in the upcoming season.
Besiktas is on the verge of completing a major transfer coup with the acquisition of Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard. According to reliable football insiders and media sources, advanced negotiations between the Turkish Süper Lig giants and the Belgian international have successfully concluded, with both parties settling on personal terms for a 3+1-year contract.
Financial agreements and specific performance clauses between Trossard and Besiktas have reportedly been finalized. The transfer fee to be paid to Arsenal is estimated to be around €20 million. The 31-year-old attacker is scheduled to fly to Istanbul on Wednesday to undergo his mandatory medical examinations, sign his official contract, and finalize his high-profile move to the Black Eagles.
Besiktas has officially reinforced its men's basketball roster for the upcoming season by securing the services of American guard/forward DaQuan Jeffries. Jeffries, who concluded the previous competitive season in the NBA playing for the Sacramento Kings, has committed to the Turkish club as a key component of its comprehensive squad rebuilding program.
The transaction was formally announced through an official press release issued by the Istanbul-based sports club. The acquisition of the former NCAA Dunk Contest participant comes at a crucial juncture, as Besiktas prepares for its highly anticipated return to the EuroLeague platform. Club officials and basketball analysts view Jeffries' athleticism and defensive versatility as vital assets necessary for competing at the highest tier of European continental basketball.
Siyah-beyazlı ekibin transfer gündeminde İtalya pazarı ön plana çıkmaya devam ediyor. Kamuoyu Beşiktaş'ın öncelikli transfer hedefleri arasında gösterilen dünyaca ünlü santrfor Dusan Vlahovic ile ilgili yaşanan son gelişmeleri yakından takip ederken, Çizme basınına dayandırılan yeni bir transfer iddiası gündeme bomba gibi düştü.
Elde edilen bilgilere göre, Beşiktaş'ın teknik kadrosunda görev yapan İtalyan bir antrenör, geçmiş dönemde birlikte çalıştığı eski öğrencisinin kadroya dahil edilmesi yönünde yönetim kuruluna rapor sundu. Bu talep doğrultusunda harekete geçen Beşiktaşlı yöneticiler, İtalya'daki temaslarını sıklaştırarak oyuncunun kulübüyle resmi görüşmelere başlamak üzere yeni bir hamle gerçekleştirdi. Söz konusu oyuncunun ismi henüz sır gibi saklanırken, transferin önümüzdeki günlerde netlik kazanması bekleniyor.
Beşiktaş, Türk millî orta saha oyuncusu Salih Özcan'ın transferini resmen tamamladı. Bonservisi elinde olarak siyah-beyazlı ekibe katılan deneyimli futbolcu, kendisini 3+1 yıllığına İstanbul kulübüne bağlayan sözleşmeye imza attı.
Slovakya'nın Samorin kentindeki yeni sezon kamp çalışmalarına dahil olan Özcan, burada gerçekleştirilen antrenmanların ardından basın mensuplarına poz verdi. Siyah-beyazlı formayı giymek için büyük bir sabırsızlık duyduğunu belirten milli oyuncu, transfer sürecine dair önemli açıklamalarda bulundu. Özcan, Beşiktaş'ı tercih etmesinde millî takımdan arkadaşı Orkun Kökçü'nün tavsiyelerinin ve yönlendirmelerinin de önemli bir payı olduğunu kabul etti. Başarılı orta saha oyuncusu, yeni dönemde Beşiktaş formasıyla hem Süper Lig hem de UEFA Avrupa Ligi'nde önemli başarılara imza atmayı hedeflediğini vurguladı.
