Ghedjemis prefers Monaco move despite improved Besiktas offer from Frosinone
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Frosinone winger Ghedjemis wants to join Monaco despite Besiktas tabling an improved bid, according to reports.
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Attributed to original sourceBesiktas have raised their offer for Fares Ghedjemis and now sit ahead of AS Monaco financially, but the Frosinone winger’s own preference is understood to be a move to the Ligue 1 club.
According to transfer journalist Daniele Longo , Besiktas are offering Frosinone €14m plus €1m in bonuses.
The Algeria international is attracted by the opportunity in Istanbul, Longo reports, though he would rather join Monaco, who remain in the running.
REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – MARCH 09: Fares Ghedjemis of Frosinone Calcio and Gregoire Defrel of US Sassuolo during the Serie A TIM match between US Sassuolo and Frosinone Calcio – Serie A TIM at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on March 09, 2024 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images) Ghedjemis left out of Frosinone squad against Juventus The figures do not tally with earlier reporting, with Sport Mediaset placing the Besiktas package at €11m plus €5m in bonuses, but both point the same way.
Frosinone had been holding out for €18-20m following promotion and have already turned down Celtic and Rangers.
The uncertainty cost Ghedjemis his place on Sunday, omitted from the matchday squad entirely for the Serie A opener against Juventus having started last week’s Coppa Italia tie.
“Ghedjemis is a little distracted by the market right now, so we preferred to leave him out,” director Renzo Castagnini told media .
“We’ll continue talking tomorrow, but it’s nothing extraordinary, this is the transfer market.”
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What happened
Frosinone winger Ghedjemis is at the center of a transfer tug-of-war between Monaco and Besiktas. The Turkish club has reportedly returned with an improved offer for the player, but Ghedjemis's preference is to move to Ligue 1 side Monaco. The player's stance could force Frosinone to choose between a higher bid and the player's wishes, a common dynamic in summer transfer negotiations.
Chance analysis
Player power in transfer negotiations continues to shape moves across Europe, and Ghedjemis's stated preference for Monaco over Besiktas is a reminder that wages, project and league profile often matter more to young players than the highest offer on the table. For Frosinone, losing a winger who featured regularly last season creates a squad gap to fill. For Monaco, landing their target reinforces their recruitment strategy of identifying emerging Italian-market talent, while Besiktas will need to look elsewhere if they want to strengthen their wide options.
Ghedjemis's likely departure weakens Frosinone's attacking depth, while Monaco or Besiktas would gain a young winger option.