According to HÜRRİYET, after Vincenzo Italiano was appointed as coach at Beşiktaş, the club turned its attention to transfers. For midfield reinforcement, Beşiktaş is pursuing Granit Xhaka of Sunderland, who was also considered during the winter transfer window.

According to Fanatik, Granit Xhaka is a significant transfer target for Beşiktaş. The possibility of the 33-year-old player leaving Sunderland at the end of the season is increasing, and Beşiktaş management is closely monitoring the situation. Despite having a contract until 2028, Xhaka is reportedly considering new options through his agents and is said to be interested in the project at Beşiktaş.

It has been claimed that Beşiktaş has contacted Granit Xhaka, a Swiss midfielder for English Premier League team Sunderland. The 33-year-old player is reportedly receptive to a potential move to Beşiktaş. However, it is said that coach Sergen Yalçın is cautious about pursuing the transfer due to the player's age, and the club's management has not yet made a final decision on the matter. Xhaka, who joined Sunderland in July 2025, has a contract that expires in June 2028. The experienced international has 144 caps and 16 goals for Switzerland. He is valued at €10.00m by Transfermarkt. Xhaka has also been linked with Juventus.