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.
⚠️ UPDATE (14/07/2026) — This article is out of date. Arsenal have since officially confirmed the agreement with Besiktas (£17m) and Trossard has flown to Istanbul. Read next: Trossard to Besiktas: Arsenal confirm £17m agreement, Belgian in Istanbul for his medical.
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).