Nigeria international Terem Moffi has emerged as a transfer target for Turkish side Beşiktaş, with reports indicating the Istanbul club have stepped up their efforts to sign the striker from French outfit OGC Nice ahead of the new season.
The Super Eagles forward is the latest Nigerian player to be linked with a move to Turkey, following compatriots Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu.
According to reports from Turkey, Beşiktaş are actively working to strengthen their squad as preparations continue for the upcoming campaign under head coach Vincenzo Italiano.
A new central striker is among the club’s priorities, with Moffi identified as one of the leading candidates to spearhead the team’s attack.
The Nigerian has reportedly been monitored by Beşiktaş for several months while playing in France, and the Turkish club are now said to have progressed beyond scouting the player and are attempting to complete a transfer.
The reported interest comes as Moffi’s future at Nice appears increasingly uncertain.
The Ligue 1 club are prepared to allow the 27-year-old to leave on a permanent basis if a suitable transfer offer is made, according to the reports.
Moffi is also understood to be open to ending his stay in France after his relationship with sections of Nice supporters deteriorated.
A transfer to Turkey would represent a fresh opportunity for the striker following a challenging period in his career.
Over the past two years, Moffi has endured a series of setbacks, including a serious injury that disrupted his progress.
His difficulties have also extended beyond the pitch, with reports indicating a strained relationship with some supporters at Nice.
In addition, an attempt to revive his fortunes during a loan spell in Portugal failed to produce the desired outcome.
Those circumstances have fuelled speculation that both player and club could now be ready for a permanent separation.
For Beşiktaş, signing an experienced international forward is viewed as an important part of their plans as they reshape the squad before the new season.
The club’s search for a dependable goalscorer has reportedly placed Moffi near the top of their shortlist, with the Nigerian’s experience at club and international level making him an attractive option.
Should the move materialise, Moffi would become another Nigerian footballer to continue his career in Turkey, joining a growing list of Super Eagles players who have featured in the country’s top flight.
While no agreement has yet been confirmed, reports suggest negotiations have moved beyond simple interest, with Beşiktaş now actively pursuing a deal.
The coming weeks are expected to determine whether the Turkish club can reach an agreement with Nice over a transfer fee that satisfies the French side.
For Moffi, a successful move could provide the opportunity to rebuild his career after a difficult spell marked by injury, an unsuccessful loan move and a deteriorating relationship with sections of the Nice fan base.
