According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, after former Bologna coach Italiano took over Beşiktaş, the Turkish Super Lig giants have set their sights on Juventus loanee midfielder Arthur.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Beşiktaş officials have pledged to invest over 150 million euros in transfers this summer, aiming to regain competitiveness in Turkish football and return to the Champions League after a five-year absence. The Turks are currently targeting Juventus player Arthur, with the Brazilian midfielder still on loan at Grêmio until June 30. Due to his high annual salary, reaching 5 million euros before tax, and his contract costs still at around 6.5 million euros on the books, it will be difficult for him to remain in Brazil.
For Beşiktaş, these issues do not exist. Italiano has admired Arthur since his time at Fiorentina, and in his second season coaching the Viola, Arthur was the team's central playmaker in the first half of the season. That season, Arthur made 48 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 4 assists.
In addition to Arthur, Beşiktaş has also inquired about another Juventus loanee midfielder, Douglas Luiz, although their intentions are not as clear as with Arthur. Douglas Luiz is expected to return to the Continassa training ground, as his previous loan spells at Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa were not ideal. Spalletti hopes to evaluate him in pre-season training to see if he can be reactivated, while Beşiktaş waits and watches.
Furthermore, Beşiktaş has also inquired about Di Gregorio, an Italian goalkeeper who has been rejected by Juventus and is likely to be sold this summer. The management is waiting and hoping, and Italiano might be able to help them.