It is reported that Beşiktaş has placed Johan Bakayoko on its transfer list. The club is seeking a winger who fits the under-23 quota and is said to be preparing an approach for the 23-year-old Belgian player. Bakayoko's current club is RB Leipzig, which previously acquired him from PSV for a fee of €18 million plus €4 million in add-ons. It is reported that Leipzig has an asking price exceeding €20 million. It is understood that the German club is reluctant to let Bakayoko leave, as they are also in the process of selling Yan Diomande to Paris Saint-Germain.
The pursuit of Bakayoko by Beşiktaş is being handled separately from any potential transfer involving Mohamed Salah, and the board is currently investigating the conditions required to sign the player. Johan Bakayoko, who also holds Ivorian citizenship, is under contract with Leipzig until June 30, 2030. His current market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €20.00m. The winger has earned 18 caps and scored one goal for Belgium. Fiorentina has also been linked with the player.
