Following the appointment of Vincenzo Italiano as the new manager of Beşiktaş, it is reported that the club has turned its attention to Abdul Fatawu, a 22-year-old Ghanaian winger for Championship side Leicester City. Fatawu is a player the club has targeted. It was also noted that the winger is on Beşiktaş's transfer list, partly because he fits the criteria for young players under the league's foreign player rule. This aligns with the new coach's desire for players under 23.
In the 2025/2026 Championship season, Fatawu made 44 appearances, scoring 9 goals and providing 8 assists. The winger has 28 caps and 3 goals for Ghana, and his contract with Leicester City is valid until 2029. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €20.00m. Several other clubs, including Everton, Aston Villa, and AFC Bournemouth, have also been linked with him.
