Massive discount or nothing – Tough stance over January deal for Newcastle United player

Beşiktaş president Serdal Adalı says the club will pursue Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock in January, but only if Newcastle drop their €20m asking price to under €10m.

Beşiktaş have renewed their interest in Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock ahead of the January transfer window. The Turkish club's president Serdal Adalı has publicly committed to attempting a deal, with manager Vincenzo Italiano keen to add the 27-year-old to his squad.

Newcastle valued Willock at €20m in the summer when Beşiktaş first pursued him, but that move fell through. With Willock's contract running until 2027, Beşiktaş are now taking a hardline stance: they will only move in January if Newcastle accept a "massive discount" — a fee in single digits, meaning under €10m.

If Newcastle refuse to lower their price significantly, Beşiktaş plan to wait until summer 2025 when Willock will be available on a free transfer. Should they miss out then, the club has identified Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin as an alternative target.