Fresh rumours: Salih Özcan linked with Besiktas again | OneFootball

In the spring, Borussia Dortmund and Besiktas Istanbul were reportedly already in promising negotiations over a transfer of Salih Özcan to the Bosphorus. However, as is well known, a transfer did not materialize. The old contacts might now be rekindled, as the central midfielder is reportedly once again a topic at the Turkish major club.

Since Besiktas, currently in seventh place with a twelve-point deficit to league leader and city rival Galatasaray, is having a disappointing season so far, there are already considerations behind the scenes on how the squad can be strengthened during the January transfer window.

According to the newspaper "Fanatik," Özcan is back on a list of candidates. Coach Sergen Yalcin has reportedly already given his approval for the signing of the Cologne-born player, who is also said to be open to a move to the Süper Lig.

Talks Planned for January

Although there have been no talks so far, they are planned for January. Then, BVB would hardly stand in Özcan's way six months before the end of his contract. On the one hand, for sporting reasons, as the 27-year-old plays hardly any role under coach Niko Kovac. On the other hand, with economic considerations, as Borussia could at least collect a small transfer fee in winter and, above all, save Özcan's remaining salary, which is said to be between four and five million euros per season. In the end, a winter departure of Özcan could thus bring BVB a profit of at least two million euros.

However, Besiktas is probably not the only club interested in Özcan. 1. FC Köln, Özcan's home club, has reportedly shown increased interest in a return for some time. Whether the "Billy Goats" can agree on a salary with their homegrown talent that fits into Cologne's structure is, however, questionable.

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