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.