21.01.2026 17:15
After Rafa Silva's agreement with Benfica, Beşiktaş began its search for a transfer for the number 10 position. The black-and-whites plan to sign James McAtee from the English Premier League. McAtee was transferred from Manchester City to Nottingham Forest for £30 million last summer.
Beşiktaş accelerated its search for a number 10 after Rafa Silva's agreement with Benfica, turning its attention to the Premier League.
BEŞİKTAŞ HAS IDENTIFIED AN ALTERNATIVE FOR RAFA SILVA
After Rafa Silva's agreement with Benfica, Beşiktaş, which is preparing to part ways with the Portuguese star, has started transfer efforts for the number 10 position. The black-and-white management has focused on the English Premier League for this area.
JAMES McATEE IS THE TARGET
According to Sky Sports, Beşiktaş has requested information from the English club about the transfer conditions of attacking midfielder James McAtee, who plays for Nottingham Forest. The situation of the 23-year-old player is being closely monitored.
A HUGE FEE WAS PAID 5 MONTHS AGO
The report reminded that McAtee was transferred from Manchester City to Nottingham Forest for a transfer fee of 30 million pounds last summer. However, the young player's struggle to find regular playing time at Forest has raised the possibility of a departure.
HIGH COMPETITION
It has been suggested that James McAtee is also being pursued by Strasbourg, Porto, and some clubs from Germany. It was stated that Beşiktaş is proceeding carefully due to its competitors in the transfer market.
SEASON PERFORMANCE
McAtee has only started in the first 11 in 1 match in the Premier League, while he has come on as a substitute in 6 matches. The English player, who has played 494 minutes in 12 matches across all competitions, has not contributed to the score.
FROM YOUTH ACADEMY TO PREMIER LEAGUE
James McAtee, who was developed in the Manchester City youth academy, played on loan at Sheffield United for two seasons. The player scored 7 goals in 34 matches during his City career, while he recorded 14 goals and 8 assists in 75 matches with Sheffield United.