Fabian Reese was linked with Besiktas, but he declined their offer to remain with Hertha BSC and extend his contract until 2030. Reese will become the top earner at Hertha and has been promised a position in the club post-retirement.

Besiktas is considering strengthening their weak offensive department with the addition of Fabian Reese. Besiktas has scored only 51 goals in the league so far, prompting them to seek improvements. Reese has been offered a net salary of 2.5 million euros per year at Besiktas, which is a competitive offer that few Bundesliga clubs can match. The 27-year-old, who is currently a key player for Hertha BSC, has attracted interest from several clubs, including RB Leipzig; however, reports suggest that RB Leipzig has stepped back from pursuing him. Besiktas appears to be more eager to secure Reese's signature as they aim to enhance their attacking options. At the same time, Hertha BSC is making efforts to extend Reese's contract beyond 2028, but the increasing interest from other clubs makes an extension seem increasingly unlikely.