Vasco: Turkish media claim Beşiktaş set to make fresh move for Lucas Piton | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama may receive a new official proposal in the coming days for the sale of one of its main assets. The Turkish press, specifically the newspaper Fanatik, reported this Monday (26) that Beşiktaş has renewed its interest in signing left-back Lucas Piton. Dubbed the “Left-Back Operation,” the Turkish club's pursuit places the 24-year-old player from Vasco back at the top of the priority list for this transfer window, with negotiations reportedly ongoing behind the scenes.

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Why did Vasco reject the initial offer of 4 million euros?

Reports from Europe confirm information already circulating in São Januário: there was an offer on the table. Beşiktaş presented an initial proposal of 4 million euros (about R$ 24.8 million at the current exchange rate) to take the defender from Rio de Janeiro. However, Vasco's management considered the amount insufficient to release their key player. The management believes that Piton is a young player, with both European (Italian) and Brazilian passports, and that his market value exceeds the figures presented in this first bid.

Despite the initial refusal, the Turkish newspaper highlights a crucial point: the “negotiation door” remains open. Vasco's management indicated to intermediaries that they are willing to sit down and advance the discussions, provided the values are updated to a level the club considers fair. This flexible stance from Vasco indicates that Piton's stay is not non-negotiable, depending only on the financial effort the Turks are willing to make.

Favorable technical report and Vasco's search for a replacement

Beşiktaş's interest is not only financial but also based on performance analysis. The newspaper Fanatik reveals that the Turkish club's technical committee produced a very positive report on Lucas Piton. The document highlights his “offensive contribution” and ability to “play in both directions” (support and recovery), characteristics that make him the ideal candidate to strengthen Istanbul's black-and-white squad during this mid-season transfer window.

Aware of this strong external market movement, Vasco is already taking precautions. The recent acceleration in negotiations for Juninho Capixaba (Bragantino) and previous attempts for Cuiabano show that the management led by Pedrinho is already working with the real possibility of losing their number 6. If Beşiktaş increases the offer, Vasco will be ready to sell and immediately replace the player.

Piton continues to be desired by the European market – Photo: Luiz Erbes/AGIF

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