Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationDaily Mail FootballUnverified sourceVia Simon Jones· 9 Aug 2026
Besiktas circle Joe Willock as Newcastle hold firm on price
Turkish giants Besiktas are working on an offer for Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock, but the fee is a sticking point.
J. Willock
player
Player
Joe Willock
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Newcastle
Linked club
Besiktas
Age
26
What happened. Besiktas are monitoring Joe Willock and preparing an offer, but they think Newcastle's asking price is too high.
- Besiktas are working on an offer for the 26-year-old.
- Newcastle's asking price is considered too high by the Turkish side.
Newcastle are also pursuing Pierre Emile Hojbjerg, so Willock's future may depend on incoming midfield signings.
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