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 has emerged as a new suitor for the Benfica striker. The Turkish club wants to strengthen its attack for next season and sees the Greek international as one of its priorities for the forward line.

According to the Turkish newspaper 'Yeni Asir', Besiktas is only willing to invest €20 million, plus performance-related bonuses, in an attempt to convince Benfica's officials to let go of the 27-year-old striker. Those figures are well below the demands set by the SAD led by Rui Costa.

The same outlet states that Benfica will only consider opening negotiations for a fee in the region of €50 million. Despite acknowledging the gap between the figures, the Turkish directors believe that the Eagles' absence from the Champions League could pressure the club from Luz into securing significant financial income in this summer transfer window.

It should be remembered that the Benfica 'number 14' is under contract until 2029 and has a €100 million release clause. However, Besiktas maintains a close relationship with Benfica when it comes to dealings between the clubs and is said to have already begun exploratory contacts over the Greek international.

In the 2025/26 season, playing for Benfica, Vangelis Pavlidis — valued at €28 million — made 53 official appearances: 33 in 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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