According to Turkish sources, Besiktas approached Club Brugge and made a loan offer with a purchase option for Carlos Forbs. Club Brugge stated that the acquisition of Forbs would cost 20 million euro and that a loan with a purchase option would be rejected. Doğan Gündoğdu is cited as a source for these details.

According to Fanatik, Beşiktaş has added right-winger Carlos Forbs to their transfer targets. Forbs' compliance with the U23 rule is considered an advantage. The management is expected to initiate official contact in the coming days to inquire about the financial terms and the club's expectations for the player.

Beşiktaş has an interest in signing 22-year-old Portuguese winger Carlos Forbs, but his current club, Club Brugge, is unwilling for him to leave. Forbs joined the Belgian club in July 2025 and has a contract until 2029. He has 21 caps and 5 goals for Portugal's U21 side. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €20.00m. Other clubs that have recently been linked with him are Borussia Dortmund, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, and Atlético Madrid. Reports from August 2026 indicate that Club Brugge is willing to negotiate for bids of at least €30 million. In February 2026, it was reported that Atlético Madrid was preparing a €25 million offer.