Besiktas line up insulting bid to prise Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica | OneFootball

Vangelis Pavlidis continues to attract attention in the transfer market and, this time, Besiktas have emerged as the latest club interested in the Benfica striker. The Turkish side want to strengthen their attack for next season and see the Greece international as one of their priorities for the forward line.

According to Turkish newspaper 'Yeni Asir', Besiktas are only willing to invest €20 million, plus performance-related bonuses, in an attempt to convince Benfica’s board to let the 27-year-old centre-forward leave. That figure is well below the demands set by the SAD led by Rui Costa.

The same publication claims that Benfica are only willing to open negotiations for a fee in the region of €50 million. Despite acknowledging the gap between the figures, the Turkish directors believe the Eagles’ absence from the Champions League could put pressure on the Lisbon club to bring in significant funds during this summer transfer window.

It should be remembered that Benfica’s number 14 is under contract until 2029 and has a €100 million release clause. However, Besiktas maintain a close relationship with Benfica when it comes to dealings between the two clubs and have reportedly already begun exploratory talks over the Greece international.

In the 2025/26 season, playing for Benfica, Vangelis Pavlidis — valued at €28 million — made 53 official appearances: 33 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, 14 in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup. In the 4,244 minutes he spent on the pitch, the Greek scored 30 goals and provided five assists.

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