Besiktas pursue Trossard but consider Lauriente too expensive at Sassuolo
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Vincenzo Italiano's Besiktas are interested in Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard but deem Sassuolo's Armand Lauriente too costly.
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Attributed to original sourceVincenzo Italiano’s Besiktas could withdraw from talks for Sassuolo winger Armand Laurienté after reportedly offering €20m for Arsenal star Leandro Trossard instead.
The Italian coach is seeking reinforcements after taking over the Turkish club , and particularly in the wide attacking areas to suit his style of football.
Italiano wants Trossard or Laurienté Vincenzo Italiano is the new coach of Besiktas (@Besiktas) It was no secret that they were in negotiations with Sassuolo for Laurienté and he was eager to make the transfer, but that the two clubs were struggling to agree on a fee.
Sassuolo want at least €25-30m to let go of the Frenchman, whereas the proposal had been closer to €20m.
REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – MAY 19: Armand Laurienté of US Sassuolo looks on during the Serie A TIM match between US Sassuolo and Cagliari at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on May 19, 2024 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Sports Digitale reported that Italiano had given his blessing to sign either Laurienté or Trossard, but only one will be purchased this summer.
This evening, Turkish transfer pundit Yagiz Sabuncuoglu claims that Besiktas made an offer worth €18m plus €2m in add-ons to Arsenal for Trossard.
If that is accepted, then the deal is off with Sassuolo.
Trossard is currently at the 2026 World Cup with Belgium, but his contract with Arsenal expires at the end of the season, so this is their last chance to sell the 31-year-old.
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What happened
Besiktas, now under Vincenzo Italiano's guidance, are exploring attacking reinforcements in the transfer market. Arsenal's Leandro Trossard has emerged as a target, while Sassuolo's Armand Lauriente is also admired but considered too expensive. The Turkish club is weighing its options and appears to be prioritizing value, with Trossard being the more attainable option. This reflects a pragmatic transfer approach as Besiktas look to strengthen their squad for the upcoming campaign.
Chance analysis
Besiktas targeting Premier League-experienced attackers like Trossard suggests a need for proven quality in wide areas, but pricing out on Lauriente indicates budget constraints. If Trossard becomes available, he would add significant creative output to the Turkish league. This is largely speculative at this stage, with no confirmation from Arsenal or Besiktas about negotiations.
Besiktas' attack may be strengthened if a Trossard deal materializes, while Arsenal would lose a versatile squad option; Lauriente likely stays at Sassuolo given the price barrier.
Monitor whether Besiktas formally approach Arsenal for Trossard, as a completed move could affect Arsenal's squad depth and Besiktas's attacking threat in the Turkish Super Lig.