A full-scale transfer operation has kicked off at Beşiktaş: the Istanbul club, determined to fill the gap at the point of attack before the new season, has entered the home stretch in talks with English side Brentford over Brazilian forward Igor Thiago. The Black Eagles’ board assures supporters that the deal is now very close, while the player himself is eager to swap the British Isles for the Turkish Süper Lig.
Agreement Reached With Igor Thiago
The Black-and-Whites have persuaded the 23-year-old striker of the project’s prospects and prepared a contract satisfactory to both parties. Igor Thiago, who wears the Brentford shirt in the Premier League, is known for his physical strength, ability to use his body, and high conversion rate. Beşiktaş management see him as the ideal leader of the front line, capable of solving their chronic scoring problem.
Talks With Brentford
The club has already secured a verbal agreement with the player’s agent and is now focusing all efforts on reaching a final accord with the English side. Contacts with Brentford are moving at speed: as soon as the London outfit gives the green light, the transfer is expected to be formalised swiftly, with Igor Thiago travelling to Istanbul for his medical and contract signing.
The Player Wants A Fresh Start
In England the Brazilian received limited playing time and could not fully unlock his potential. The desire to step out of the shadows, start regularly and reassert himself on the European stage is pushing him towards this move. Beşiktaş’s offer appears to the young striker as a chance to reboot his career and return to regular football, while for the club it promises the long-awaited No. 9 capable of scoring every matchday.
New Target — Ibrahim Zubairu
Not content with searching for a centre-forward alone, the Istanbulites have also stepped up on the flanks. Their radar has locked onto 21-year-old Ghanaian winger Ibrahim Zubairu of Serbian side Partizan. Last season he played 34 official matches, recording 11 goals and 4 assists, and the transfer portal currently values him at €2.5 million. A versatile talent who can operate on both wings and as a No. 10, Zubairu also represents Ghana’s U-23 national team, underlining his rising potential.
Spanish Media: Beşiktaş Interested In Carlos Vicente
The new sporting leadership’s plans include at least two quality reinforcements in the wide attacking positions. Spanish outlets report that the Black Eagles are eyeing 26-year-old Carlos Vicente of La Liga club Deportivo Alavés. The experienced player, who enjoyed an impressive season in Spain’s top flight, could strengthen the left flank and add variety to the attack. According to reports, Beşiktaş intend to submit an official offer to the Basque club in the coming days.
Ultimately, Beşiktaş’s transfer campaign is taking clear shape: Igor Thiago is set to become the key piece of the revamped frontline, while the potential arrivals of Zubairu and Vicente would add depth and pace to the wings. Fans at Vodafone Park are already excited about the impending changes and await official confirmation of the deals, which could prove decisive in the race for the Süper Lig title in the forthcoming season.
