Transfer Market: Turkish Press Reports Besiktas's Offer to Benfica for Pavlidis

Besiktas continues to show strong interest in signing Vangelis Pavlidis. The Black Eagles are preparing a significant move in the summer transfer market, following their fourth-place finish in the last Turkish Super Lig season.

The Turkish club has already initiated efforts to secure the Greek forward, and according to the portal Yeni Asir, they have prepared an offer worth 20 million euros, plus performance-based bonuses.

A BOLA understands that Benfica is open to negotiating Pavlidis's transfer for a fee around 50 million euros. However, Besiktas is reportedly aiming to lower this price to secure the services of the Eagles' top scorer for the past two seasons.

Benfica's absence from the upcoming UEFA Champions League could play into Besiktas's hands. According to Yeni Asir, negotiations could accelerate in the coming days.

Turkish media reported at the end of May that Benfica and Besiktas had met, and the initial phase of discussions concluded on a "positive" note.

Benfica paid 18 million euros to AZ Alkmaar to sign Pavlidis in the summer of 2024. The Greek forward has since scored 60 goals in 110 appearances for the Eagles.