Trossard closing in on Besiktas: deal structure largely agreed at ≈€20m, decision after the World Cup
Besiktas and Arsenal have largely agreed the financial structure of a ≈€20m deal for Leandro Trossard. The player still has to be convinced, and will decide after Belgium's World Cup run.
The Trossard saga is moving. According to FootballTransfers and CaughtOffside (July 1), Besiktas and Arsenal have largely agreed the financial structure of a deal worth ≈€20m. One piece is still missing: the player’s own green light.
What’s confirmed
- Besiktas and Arsenal have largely agreed the structure and finances of a transfer worth around €20m (FootballTransfers, CaughtOffside).
- Trossard (31, Arsenal contract until 2027) hasn’t yet given his green light to the Turkish club.
- His decision is expected after Belgium’s 2026 World Cup run ends.
- Talks are ongoing between Besiktas and the player’s camp over wages.
- Napoli (a reunion with Kevin De Bruyne) and Saudi interest (Al-Diraiyah, ~£17m reported) remain in the picture, but Besiktas is the most advanced deal at this stage.
What’s not confirmed
- The final fee structure (add-ons, instalments).
- Trossard’s final call — accepting Besiktas, favouring another option, or staying at the Emirates.
- A precise timeline for completion.
Context
Trossard enters the last full year of his contract (2027), and Arsenal aren’t actively fighting to keep him per TeamTalk — the club is looking elsewhere to reinforce the wings (Tzolis, Rogers). Coming off a double-digit goals-plus-assists season, the Belgian winger remains a reliable option, but the club is open to a sale if a fair offer arrives.
Sources & reliability
| Source | Reliability | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FootballTransfers | FIABLE (65–75, corroborated) | 30/06/2026 |
| CaughtOffside | FIABLE (corroborated) | 01/07/2026 |
| TeamTalk | FIABLE | 20/06/2026 |
GG analysis
A club-to-club structure agreement isn’t a completed transfer — the last step, often the longest one (wage talks plus a personal decision), is still to come. Trossard will logically wait until Belgium’s World Cup run ends before deciding: no point being distracted mid-tournament. A verdict is likely after July 3 (whether the Red Devils go through or not).