Juventus and Besiktas in negotiations for one-cap Italy midfielder Miretti

Multiple outlets in Italy are reporting that Juventus and Turkish Super Lig club Besiktas are in direct negotiations over a potential deal for midfielder Fabio Miretti and that the two sides are currently discussing the ‘formula’ of the transfer.

Juventus have already added Randal Kolo Muani, Kerim Alajbegovic, Guglielmo Vicario, Jhon Lucumi, Jeff Ekhator and Zeki Celik to their ranks this summer but are still hoping to add a few more signings to the list before the close of the transfer window.

“In general we’ve had a good transfer market, some areas need a few cosmetic changes, others entire restoration projects,” said head coach Luciano Spalletti during a press conference on Saturday.

In order for those new signings to come in, other players must first be sold, and according to the latest updates, Miretti could be one of those players that ends up on the chopping block.

According to reports from various sources on Sunday including Sky Sport Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio, Juventus are in direct discussions with Besiktas to discuss the sale of Miretti.

TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 21: Fabio Miretti of Juventus FC is challenged by Maximo Perrone of Como 1907 during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Como 1907 at on February 21, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Besiktas have reportedly offered a loan deal with an option to buy. The 23-year-old has just shy of two seasons remaining on his current Bianconeri contract, expiring in the summer of 2028, and is reportedly valued in the region of €15m according to Calciomercato.com.

Besiktas are currently under the leadership of Italian head coach Vincenzo Italiano, who joined the Turkish giants this summer following the end of his time in charge of Bologna.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – JULY 23: Head coach Vincenzo Italiano of Besiktas reacts during the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 second qualifying round first leg match between Besiktas JK and Midtjylland at Besiktas Park on July 23, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

If Miretti is to be sold, Juventus would clear some space and wages from their midfield department and Sunday’s reports indicate that this could clear the path for the signing of free agent Franck Kessie.