Westerlo is competing for the transfer of Besiktas goalkeeper Ersin Destanoglu. According to the Turkish source Beşiktaşlı Adam, there are serious approaches from three different regions of Europe for the player, with the source naming Club Brugge, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Westerlo. Belgian media reports that Westerlo and Club Brugge are closely following Destanoglu and are expected to hold talks with Besiktas at the end of the season. The goalkeeper's contract expires in June 2026. Besiktas intends to keep Ersin Destanoglu and will offer him a new deal with improved financial terms.

Voetbalnieuws.be reports that although the Turkish press mentions Westerlo is interested in Ersin Destanoglu, the player seems to be too expensive for the club.

Ersin Destanoğlu, a 25-year-old Turkish goalkeeper, is the current number one at Besiktas and his contract with the club has ended. It is reported that he has received interest from the Jupiler Pro League, where Westerlo is mentioned as a possible club for him, and from other countries. Approximately two years ago, Club Brugge had a significant interest in Destanoğlu and conducted discussions with his representatives. However, a transfer did not happen because Besiktas's high asking price at that time prevented the talks with the club from advancing. Because he is now a free agent, Club Brugge has the opportunity to consider this option again. In the past, Destanoğlu has also been connected with clubs such as Borussia Dortmund. Besiktas wants to extend the player's contract but faces competition. This season, Destanoğlu has made 21 appearances in the Süper Lig and has not yet played for the Turkish national team. Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €2.50m. Shakhtar Donetsk has also been connected with the player.