Saudi Arabian clubs are competing to sign Spanish international centre-back Aymeric Laporte, who is 31. The Saudi clubs are offering very large sums of money to meet Laporte's cost and salary expectations, which has made the transfer less favorable for Beşiktaş. Laporte currently plays for Athletic Bilbao, having joined in September 2025, and his contract runs until June 30, 2028. He has 43 caps and 2 goals for Spain. In the 2025/2026 LaLiga season, he has made 16 appearances, providing 2 assists. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €9.00m.