Fanatik reports that Beşiktaş is negotiating with Braga for the transfer of Simon Banza, who spent last season on loan at Trabzonspor.

Beşiktaş is interested in signing Simon Banza, who had an impressive season with Braga in Portugal. Banza is familiar with the Süper Lig, having previously caught attention during a match against Trabzonspor. Beşiktaş had attempted to sign him at the start of the season, but high transfer fees prevented an agreement. Now, Beşiktaş is making a second attempt to negotiate with Braga, who is asking for a transfer fee around 10 million Euros. Beşiktaş is trying to lower this amount through intensive negotiations. If a middle ground is found, Beşiktaş plans to acquire Banza permanently.

Fanatik reports on the ongoing negotiations between Beşiktaş and Braga for Simon Banza. Beşiktaş is negotiating with Braga for Simon Banza, but talks have hit a stalemate. Braga insists on a transfer fee of 11 million Euros, which is above Beşiktaş's budget. Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı has given Braga 10 days to accept their terms or they will look for other alternatives. Beşiktaş initially proposed a loan fee of 2.5 million Euros with a purchase option of 7.5 million Euros at the end of the season, but Braga prefers a direct sale.

Simon Banza, after his loan period at Trabzonspor, is prepared to continue his career in Turkey. Having impressed during his time at Trabzonspor, he returned to Braga but is now in discussions with Beşiktaş. Beşiktaş has made significant progress in negotiations with Banza, who indicated his readiness to sign, provided an agreement with Braga is reached. Initial discussions revolved around a loan with a purchase option, with Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı personally involved in the negotiations. Braga initially demanded 15 million Euros for a transfer or 5 million Euros for a loan. Adalı responded with an offer of 2.5 million Euros for a loan and 7.5 million Euros for the purchase option. They are now awaiting Braga's response to finalize the decision.