Besiktas Reignite Vlahovic Pursuit: 'We Rejected Salah, Our Focus is on Him'

Turkish Club Chief: 'We Ended Salah Talks, Our Only Interest is Vlahovic'

Turkish interest in Dusan Vlahovic has resurfaced. The Serbian striker, currently a free agent, was mentioned several times by Besiktas president Serdal Adali during a press conference. The Turkish club's chairman, when asked about the failed acquisition of Salah (who recently signed with Trabzonspor), explained why the club decided not to sign the Egyptian star: "We didn't want this transfer. We didn't sign this player. It's said that Besiktas missed out on the deal, but that's not the case: we were the ones who walked away from the negotiating table." He then revealed the true object of manager Vincenzo Italiano's desire: "Our interest is in Vlahović; we are working and are in negotiations with him." Adali also took the opportunity to dismiss rumours about Brahim Diaz and to provide an update on other transfer market movements: "For Trossard's registration, we are awaiting authorisation from England. There's the time difference to consider, but he will be available from the second match. Nobody should lose heart. Brahim Díaz, however, is not among our transfer targets."

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