According to a report from Mounir Boualin, both Besiktas and Pisa contacted NEC this winter regarding Başar Önal. Both clubs were interested in acquiring the 21-year-old attacker during the winter transfer window. Sources confirmed that the player rejected the proposals from both clubs because he is enjoying his time at NEC and declined to move. The Turkish U21 international has contributed 3 goals and 7 assists in 14 Eredivisie appearances for the Dutch club this season. Önal joined NEC in July 2024 for a reported €1.0 million and has a contract until the summer of 2028. Transfermarkt currently values him at €1.5 million.