Beşiktaş have received a major boost in their ongoing pursuit of Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock, with the Premier League club reportedly open to sanctioning the 27-year-old’s departure during the upcoming January transfer window.
The Black Eagles’ executive board has maintained Willock near the top of their central recruitment shortlist since the summer window, seeking a dynamic, press-resistant box-to-box presence to elevate physical output and central progression in the Süper Lig title chase.
Newcastle Open to Winter Departure Amid Reduced Minutes
According to reports from Football Insider, Newcastle management are willing to listen to formal offers for the former Arsenal midfielder after his involvement fell into a secondary rotation role under Eddie Howe.
Willock has been restricted to just eight appearances across all competitions this season, prompting both the player and club to evaluate mid-season exit options to secure regular starting football. With the midfielder entering the final months of his contract at St. James’ Park, Newcastle face pressure to negotiate a deal in January or risk losing him on a free transfer in the summer.
President Serdal Adalı Reaffirms Mid-Season Commitment
Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı recently reaffirmed the club’s unwavering determination to land the English midfielder, publicly declaring: “I remain insistent on Willock. I will go and speak with Newcastle again during the mid-season window. If it works out, he is the target.”
The Istanbul club is structuring a formal approach to present to Newcastle once the window opens. Beşiktaş favor an initial loan agreement containing an option to buy, while remaining open to executing a pre-contract agreement if Newcastle refuse to lower their immediate valuation.
