Besiktas makes bid for Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock amid negotiations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Besiktas has submitted a formal bid for Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock, who is nearing a potential exit from St. James' Park. The Turkish club has identified Willock as its top target and is seeking to complete the transfer before the September 1 deadline. Recent reports indicate that Newcastle has reduced its asking price from €23 million to €20 million. However, Besiktas aims to finalize the deal at a maximum of €15 million, leaving a €5 million gap between the clubs. Willock has reportedly expressed his willingness to join Besiktas and has asked Newcastle to lower its demands to facilitate the move.
- •Besiktas targets Joe Willock as its leading midfield choice
- •Newcastle reduced its asking price to €20 million
- •Besiktas only willing to go up to €15 million including bonuses
- •Willock has given a preliminary 'yes' to Besiktas
- •Transfer needs to be finalized before September 1 deadline
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Besiktas Locks Onto Newcastle Midfielder With €5 Million Gap Remaining
"Newcastle United’s midfield transformation is continuing in both directions, with Nico Gonzalez arriving from Manchester City and Joe Willock moving increasingly closer to leaving St. James’ Park before the Sept. 1 deadline. Besiktas has pursued Willock throughout the summer and recently formalized its interest with an offer, according to Fabrizio Romano. The first official bid […]
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