Beşiktaş ready €10m January bid for Joe Willock

Beşiktaş are preparing a renewed mid‑season swoop for Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock, with the Turkish giants readying a €10 million (£8.5 million) bid ahead of the January transfer window.

Manager Vincenzo Italiano is keen to reinforce his midfield options following a serious injury to star playmaker Orkun Kökçü.

The Black Eagles had previously tested Newcastle’s resolve in the summer with an offer close to €18 million, but the deal collapsed after Matthias Jaissle took charge at St James’ Park and retained the Englishman.

Willock’s contract on Tyneside enters its final six months at the end of the season, meaning he can sign a pre‑contract with foreign clubs in January.

This puts pressure on Newcastle to accept a discounted sale or risk losing him on a free transfer next summer.

Willock said, “I feel valued here. It is my fifth year at this club and I feel I have matured both personally and in my role within the squad. With so many young players coming through, my role is slightly different this season—I want to guide them while continuing to develop my own career.”

Beşiktaş remain confident that a €10 million offer could persuade Newcastle’s board, securing their top target six months early to boost their domestic title push and Europa League campaign.