Beşiktaş at the table with Benfica over Lukebakio transfer: Critical week begins

Beşiktaş, which continued its transfer moves by adding Dusan Vlahovic to its squad, has now taken action to reinforce the right wing as well. The black-and-white management has intensified its talks with Portuguese club Benfica over Belgian footballer Dodi Lukebakio.

According to information obtained, Beşiktaş plans to transfer the 28-year-old player through a loan deal with an option to buy. It is claimed that Benfica's side, on the other hand, prefers to let the player go for a definitive transfer fee in the event of a possible departure. This difference of opinion between the two clubs is expected to become clear in the coming days.

For Lukebakio, one of the names head coach Vincenzo Italiano wants to see in his squad, negotiations are expected to reach a conclusion within this week. The player, who has recorded 1 goal and 1 assist in 3 matches for Benfica this season, has a contract with the Portuguese club valid until the summer of 2030.

According to Transfermarkt data, Lukebakio has a market value of 15 million euros, and his future will take shape this week depending on the course of the negotiations between the two clubs.