Beşiktaş is searching for a left-sided centre-back and has targeted Igor Julio, a 28-year-old Brazilian defender from Premier League club Brighton. Julio is a former player of coach Vincenzo Italiano and transferred to Brighton from Fiorentina three years ago. His contract with the English club is valid until June 2027. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €10.00m. Schalke 04, PAOK and Cruzeiro have also been linked with the player.