Besiktas set Vlahovic deadline as Juventus wait for free agent
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Besiktas have set a deadline for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahadic, while Juventus are open to keeping him as a free agent at the end of the season.
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Attributed to original sourceThere are reports Besiktas have set a deadline for Dusan Vlahovic to accept their offer, but the striker continues to wait for bigger European clubs, with Juventus in the background.
The forward is a free agent after letting his contract with Juve run down on June 30, and rejected the proposal to extend for €6m per season , approximately half the salary he was on before, plus performance-related bonuses.
Vlahovic not getting offers he expected TURIN, ITALY – MAY 24: Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Torino FC and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 24, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) He had expected numerous bids to flood in from sides like Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Arsenal, but so far the only genuine offer on the table is from Besiktas.
According to Spanish newspaper Sport , that is a three-year contract worth around €8m per season, but without the big signing-on fee and commission that he is looking for.
Besiktas are losing patience, and it’s reported they have set a deadline of Thursday evening for Vlahovic to either accept, or they will turn towards other targets.
TURIN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 04: Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between Juventus and Sporting Clube de Portugal at Juventus Stadium on November 04, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty Images) The Serbia international does not seem inclined to take the contract, as he still believes that better offers will come in during the summer.
Juventus are also increasingly confident that Vlahovic might come crawling back to Turin when he sees the lack of alternatives.
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What happened
Turkish side Besiktas are pushing to sign Juventus forward Dusan Vlahadic and have reportedly set a deadline to complete the deal. However, Juventus are also willing to retain the Serbian striker, whose contract expires at the end of the season, as a free agent rather than losing him on a cut-price transfer. Vlahadic has struggled for consistent form at Juventus and a move to Besiktas could offer him a fresh start, though the player's wage demands remain a key obstacle.
Chance analysis
Vlahadic's potential departure or retention carries moderate implications for both clubs. For Juventus, offloading his salary would free up significant wage budget for January or summer targets, but losing a proven goalscorer without a fee weakens their attacking depth. For Besiktas, landing a player of Vlahadic's profile would be a marquee signing, boosting their attacking options in the Turkish Super Lig and potentially in European competition. The 'free agent' angle suggests Juventus are calculating that waiting out the market may yield a better outcome than a discounted January sale.
Uncertainty over Vlahadic's future could marginally affect Juventus' attacking planning, while Besiktas would gain a high-profile striker if a deal is reached.
Vlahadic's potential exit reduces Juventus' striking options in the short term, but a Besiktas move has limited direct impact on European league prediction markets.