Besiktas renew interest in Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye

Besiktas have renewed their interest in Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and are considering a move for the Nigeria international, despite his difficult season in Italy.

Okoye has conceded 25 goals in 10 league appearances for Udinese this season and has faced criticism for his performances. Those struggles, however, have not stopped the Turkish Super Lig club from including him among their potential transfer targets.

According to Tuttomercatoweb, Besiktas have added the 27-year-old to their shortlist as they assess options for strengthening their goalkeeping department. The Turkish club want to increase competition for Alexander Nubel, who is currently their first-choice goalkeeper.

Besiktas, known as the Black Eagles, are considering whether to make an approach for Okoye as they look to improve their options in goal. The club’s interest has been revived despite the goalkeeper’s recent difficulties with Udinese.

Okoye is reportedly open to joining a Turkish Super Lig club. A move to Besiktas would represent a return to Turkey for the former Sparta Rotterdam goalkeeper, who is understood to be receptive to the possibility of switching clubs.

The Nigeria international’s estimated market value is currently €10 million. His potential availability and previous experience in Turkey have made him a player of interest to Besiktas as they consider their next move in the transfer market.

Alexander Nubel remains the club’s first-choice goalkeeper, but Besiktas are keen to bring in a player capable of providing stronger competition for that position. Okoye’s situation at Udinese could therefore lead to renewed talks over a possible transfer.