According to Fanatik, Beşiktaş has sent an official letter of interest to Rio Ave for Andre Luiz. The management has accelerated its efforts for the transfer of the player, about whom General Coordinator Serkan Reçber gave a positive report. Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı is expected to meet with Rio Ave on January 5th.

Beşiktaş has become interested in Rio Ave's 23-year-old André Luiz. This interest comes while Benfica is also attempting to sign the player, though a deal has not been reached with Rio Ave as the clubs are yet to agree on a fee. It is reported that the Brazilian winger is keen on a move to Benfica, but his current club is looking to maximize the transfer fee, having initially asked for approximately €15 million. In the current 2025/2026 Liga Portugal season, André Luiz has recorded 5 goals and 6 assists in 15 appearances. His contract with the Portuguese club runs until June 2029, and Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €4.00m. Rio Ave signed the player in January 2025 for a fee reported to be €2.2 million.