Besiktas are preparing to issue Dusan Vlahovic with a firm deadline to accept their contract offer after losing patience with the striker’s protracted decision-making process.
The Turkish club identified the Serbia international as a priority target following his release from Juventus, where his contract expired at the end of last campaign. Vlahovic is currently a free agent, allowing Besiktas to negotiate directly without a transfer fee. However, the extended silence from the player’s camp has complicated the Istanbul side’s pre-season preparations and prompted senior figures to demand immediate clarity.
Hierarchy growing restless
Reports suggest that Besiktas president Serdal Adali has grown increasingly unsettled by indications that Vlahovic is holding out for approaches from bigger European clubs. The suggestion that the 25-year-old is awaiting more prestigious offers has frustrated the Besiktas hierarchy, who view their proposal as a substantial opportunity for a player seeking regular first-team football.
The timing is particularly pressing. Besiktas are scheduled to face Danish side Midtjylland in the Europa League second qualifying round, and uncertainty surrounding their attacking options is hampering tactical preparation. The club are determined to finalise their forward line before the continental tie begins, adding urgency to their pursuit of a resolution.
Ultimatum issued
In response to the stalemate, Besiktas will meet Vlahovic’s representatives within days to establish a strict validity period on their offer. Sources indicate that should the former Fiorentina forward fail to provide a positive answer within that timeframe, the Turkish club will terminate negotiations and accelerate their search for alternative striking options.
Vlahovic departed Juventus after his contract concluded, ending a spell in Turin that yielded mixed results despite a promising start. His availability on a free transfer attracted initial interest from several European clubs, though concrete developments have been scarce, leaving Besiktas questioning the realism of the player’s expectations.
The coming days promise to be decisive. With Super Lig fixtures on the horizon and European commitments imminent, Besiktas have made clear they will not allow their summer planning to be held hostage indefinitely. The ball now rests firmly in Vlahovic’s court.