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Beşiktaş JK pressures Sassuolo for Lauriente signing move
Beşiktaş JK has re‑opened official talks with Sassuolo to bring 27‑year‑old French winger Armand Lauriente to Istanbul. The club follows recent contracts for Doğan Alemdar, İlhan Fakılı, Nübel and Salih Özcan, and is also preparing to sign Trossard.
How are talks with Sassuolo progressing?
According to Italian journalist Matteo Moretto, Beşiktaş’s management met Sassuolo officials again to accelerate Lauriente’s deal. While the Italian side does not want to let the player go, negotiations are still ongoing, keeping the balance between clubs while Beşiktaş steps up its pressure.
How keen is Lauriente on joining Beşiktaş?
Sources say the 27‑year‑old winger is warm to a move to Beşiktaş. It is claimed that Lauriente has directly pressured Sassuolo on the club’s behalf. He featured in 39 matches last season for Sassuolo, scoring 7 goals and providing 9 assists, a record that made him one of Italy’s most productive wide players.
Why does the transfer matter for Beşiktaş JK?
Beşiktaş is in a busy rebuilding phase. After signing Doğan Alemdar, İlhan Fakılı, Nübel and Salih Özcan, the club also plans to add Trossard. Adding a young, creative winger like Lauriente could broaden the attack. The team currently sits 4th in the Süper Lig, 60 points, 17 points behind leaders Galatasaray, making every point vital.
Next steps and expectations
The board is ready to be flexible financially and tactically to speed up the deal. If an agreement with Sassuolo is reached, Lauriente could join within the next few weeks. His arrival would complement the club’s 59 goals scored, 40 conceded and +19 goal difference, potentially revitalising the offensive output. Beşiktaş’s recent DLWDL form will be a key metric to gauge the impact of new signings.
League standing and timing of the transfer
Current league standing: 4th in Süper Lig, 60 pts, 17W-9D-8L from 34 games, recent form DLWDL. These numbers show Beşiktaş still has a shot at the title race, though Galatasaray leads by 17 points. Lauriente’s addition could provide the extra firepower needed to close that gap.
