The report says Besiktas are interested in taking Abdul Fatawu on loan with an option to buy. If that structure is rejected, the Turkish club would reportedly consider an offer of €15 million, around £12.9m.
That would test Leicester’s resolve. Fatawu is reportedly tied to the club until 2029, leaving no immediate contract pressure to sell. His flashes of quality in the Championship, despite a late-season dip, make him one of Leicester’s more attractive assets.
A productive tournament with Ghana could strengthen the argument for holding out for a higher valuation. It would not guarantee a bigger fee, but it could widen the market beyond a single interested club.
Harry Souttar has two years remaining on his contract, giving Leicester some leverage. His position is less straightforward, however, because the report says his loan spell at Sheffield United was interrupted by injury.
That concern could limit the number of serious bids, even if Chris Wilder’s return to Sheffield United creates a possible route back. The report also places Souttar’s current market value at about £3m, a significant distance from the £15m Leicester paid Stoke in 2023.
For Souttar, World Cup involvement would need to answer questions about fitness as well as ability. Visibility alone cannot remove a buyer’s concerns over availability.
Leicester have already reduced their wage bill through departures including Jordan Ayew, Patson Daka and Ricardo Pereira. That makes every major sale important, but it also increases the risk of accepting the first offer.
The next transfer window will reveal whether Fatawu’s reported interest develops into a firm bid and whether Souttar can rebuild his market after injury.