It was revealed on Tuesday that Beşiktaş is competing to sign Dani Ceballos, a 29-year-old Spanish central midfielder who is a free agent after his departure from Real Madrid. The midfielder has been linked to Ajax for months and is said to prefer a return to his former club, Real Betis. According to transfer journalist Matteo Moretto, Ajax is becoming less hopeful about signing the player, as their confidence diminishes daily. Ceballos has 13 caps and one goal for Spain, and his market value is currently €7.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Before he became a free agent, Real Madrid's asking price was a reported €15 million in April 2026, while Ajax was reportedly negotiating a fee between €6 million and €10 million in June 2026.