According to a number of reliable sources, a formal bid has been lodged by Besiktas for Mahamadou Nagida, the defender currently plying his trade at Rennes. He has been the subject of heated transfer speculation over recent weeks, and this latest bid could signal a turning point in the transfer saga. The transfer remains in progress, and with no other clubs involved, Besiktas look to be negotiating from a comfortable position. Defensively, Besiktas are sitting around the league average this season, at 1.25 goals conceded per game. Someone like Mahamadou Nagida could keep them steady but also raise the level when it matters most. Alongside this, Rennes are said to be exploring Arnaud Nordin, Prosper Peter and Yassir Zabiri with Besiktas likewise connected to Alpha Toure, Mads Hermansen and Mert Komur. Need more Besiktas transfer rumours? Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for live transfer news and rumours from across the world of football.