James John McAtee, currently with Nottingham Forest, is the latest name linked with a potential switch to Besiktas. The midfielder could become a key signing should the move materialise, as the club seeks to strengthen in a key area of the pitch. Besiktas remain optimistic, but the deal is not without hurdles. Porto, Strasbourg Alsace and Leeds continue to monitor developments and could yet re-enter the race if negotiations stall or valuation gaps remain unresolved. So far this season, Besiktas are steady at both ends (1.72 goals scored per game, 1.22 goals conceded per game). The role for James John McAtee would be to keep that balance while lifting performances across the pitch. Alongside this, Nottingham Forest are said to be exploring Eric Emanuel da Silva Moreira, Youssef En-Nesyri and Evan Ferguson with Besiktas likewise connected to Oscar Winther Hojlund, Emmanuel Agbadou and Nuno Tavares. Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for up-to-the-minute football transfer rumours and news from your club and beyond.