Besiktas Eyes Mandragora as Ndidi's Replacement

Besiktas has identified Fiorentina midfielder Rolando Mandragora as a potential replacement for Wilfred Ndidi, whose future at Leicester City is uncertain. Ndidi's situation has attracted interest from several clubs in the Saudi Pro League, prompting Besiktas to explore alternatives.

The Nigerian player, who joined Leicester City from the Turkish club, has become a focal point for transfer speculation ahead of the 2026-2027 season. Reports indicate that Besiktas manager Vincenzo Italiano, who has previously worked with Mandragora, supports the move.

The Turkish club has already reached out to Fiorentina to gather information regarding Mandragora's contract status, with a transfer fee anticipated to be around €10 million. However, no formal proposals have been made yet, and discussions between the two clubs are expected to escalate in the coming days.