Besiktas convinced they'll sign Benfica star for under €20m | OneFootball

Benfica could once again face interest from Turkish football in this transfer window, with Besiktas placing one of the Eagles’ wingers on their list of priorities. The Istanbul club are looking to strengthen their options on the right side of attack and have reportedly already opened talks with a view to a possible transfer.

Discussions are already underway between the two parties, with the Turkish side also in contact with the player himself. The aim is to find a financial solution that would allow Besiktas to complete the signing of Lukebakio without reaching the €20 million Benfica paid Sevilla.

Lukebakio arrived at the Luz with the expectation of adding pace, one-on-one ability and experience to the Eagles’ attack, but he has not yet shown much impact, despite his recent goal against Hearts.

It is worth remembering that the Belgian winger revealed that he wants to stay at the Luz. "What I can say is that it’s normal, the media are always talking and trying to make players say they are going to leave, that the coach is not counting on them. None of this is true. I remain focused, of course I’d like to stay at Benfica, of course I’m going to stay, but I don’t try to listen to what the media say, I try to do my best", he said after the Europa League match.

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