According to Fanatik, Beşiktaş announced on its official website that a preliminary agreement has been reached with Kassoum Ouattara and his club, AS Monaco, for the player's transfer. The announcement indicated that Kassoum Ouattara is scheduled to arrive in Istanbul this evening at 23:40 to complete transfer negotiations and undergo a medical examination.

Kassoum Ouattara asked his club’s executives to leave Monaco to take on a new challenge. The France youth international reached an agreement with Beşiktaş for a move to Turkey this summer, after a long exchange with Vincenzo Italiano. Monaco and Beşiktaş agreed on a transfer worth €8 million plus €2 million in bonuses. Kassoum Ouattara is expected in Istanbul in the coming hours to undergo his medical and sign with the Süper Lig club.

Beşiktaş are near to signing French left-back Kassoum Ouattara, with whom they have been in contact for some time. The French press reported that an agreement has been reached with the 21-year-old player on all matters. According to FootMercato, the young player, who has not been able to find regular playing time at Monaco, has agreed to join Beşiktaş for a new experience. The report from FootMercato emphasized that talks with head coach Vincenzo Italiano and sporting director Önder Özen were persuasive in Ouattara's decision. The report also said that the two clubs are currently negotiating a transfer fee of approximately 10 million euros.

According to Fanatik, there are important developments regarding Kassoum Ouattara, who is a top transfer target for Beşiktaş management. The Black and Whites, who have been in contact with the Monaco player for a long time, have made progress in the transfer. The left-back is open to continuing his career at Beşiktaş and is reportedly evaluating the team's offer. It was stated that Monaco demanded €15-16 million for the defender in the initial talks. Beşiktaş management is said to be continuing its talks to lower this figure. It is stated that negotiations between the parties are ongoing and the outcome of the transfer will become clear in the coming days. It was noted that Beşiktaş is using all its resources to complete the transfer under suitable conditions.

According to Fanatik, Monaco's Kassoum Ouattara is a target in the search for a left-back. The report states that the Black-and-White management is focusing on a loan deal with a purchase option for the 21-year-old French footballer, while Monaco’s transfer fee expectation is said to be around 12 million euros. Monaco reportedly was not initially receptive to the loan proposal with a purchase option, as the club wants the player to leave on a permanent transfer.

Kassoum Ouattara wishes to leave AS Monaco to find regular playing time, and the club is now willing to allow him to leave on loan with a purchase option. Discussions are already open between Besiktas and Ouattara. The coach of Besiktas, Vincenzo Italiano, has spoken directly with the player, and the conversation was very positive, and the coach approved his profile.

Beşiktaş management is conducting transfer planning in accordance with a report from their new coach, Vincezo Italiano. As part of their focus on young and developing players, they are monitoring Monaco's Kassoum Ouattara. The 21-year-old French left-back is reportedly receptive to a project that offers regular playing time. Last season, Ouattara made 24 appearances and provided 4 assists. His contract with the French club is valid until 2028. Ouattara joined Monaco in November 2023. According to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €12.00m. He has also been capped three times for the France U21 national team.