Besiktas Close to Signing Jota Silva from Nottingham Forest

Besiktas are nearing an agreement to sign winger Jota Silva from Nottingham Forest on loan, with an option to buy that could become an obligation.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Besiktas are set to strengthen their squad by bringing in Jota Silva from Nottingham Forest. Negotiations have progressed quickly, and both clubs are now close to finalizing the deal. The transfer will see Silva move to Besiktas on loan for the current season, with a clause that allows Besiktas to buy Silva permanently. Reports suggest this clause may turn into an obligation depending on certain conditions, such as appearances or team performance. Nottingham Forest is expected to give the green light soon, making the move official.

PLAYER AND TEAM CONTEXT

Jota Silva signed for Nottingham Forest in August 2024 and has played regularly for the team. Last season, he has made 23 appearances in the Premier League, scoring three goals and providing two assists. Nottingham Forest aims to avoid relegation and improve their league standing, currently positioned mid-table the league, fighting to avoid relegation but comfortably above the drop zone by six points after qualifying for the Europa League last season. Their next match is against 3rd placed Arsenal, a direct opponent in the top half of the table. Silva’s lack of recent starts has led to his availability for a move.

BESIKTAS’ AMBITIONS AND NEXT FIXTURE

Besiktas have struggled to find consistency this season in the Turkish Super Lig, seven points behind leaders Galatasaray and Trabzonspor. Besiktas play their next game against seventh-place Sivasspor, who trail them by nine points. The club hopes Silva’s arrival will boost their attacking options and help close the gap to the top. Besiktas aim to secure European football for next season, as they lost 1-0 at home, ending their European football hopes for the season, and Silva’s track record in England and Portugal gives them optimism about improving their goal-scoring.