Yann Gboho’s future at Toulouse FC is attracting intense transfer interest, with Beşiktaş pushing to secure the 24-year-old French winger of Ivorian heritage before the summer window closes.
The left-sided attacker, who has enjoyed a rapid rise since joining Toulouse from Club Brugge in 2024, is being tracked by several clubs. Ligue 1 sides Lille and Lyon have both made enquiries, but it is Turkish giants Beşiktaş who appear the most determined to land his signature.
According to RMC Sport, the Istanbul club has been following Gboho closely since last September, identifying him as a priority target for their summer recruitment. L’Équipe reports that Beşiktaş have already lodged a €6 million bid for the player, though Toulouse are holding out for a figure closer to €12 million.
The French club is understood to be open to a sale but unwilling to part with one of their key attacking assets at a discount. Gboho remains under contract at the Stadium de Toulouse until June 2027, with an annual salary of €400,000, giving the club a strong negotiating position.
Gboho’s performances in Ligue 1 last season have drawn widespread praise for his pace, dribbling, and creativity on the flank. His growing influence in the squad has inevitably brought him to the attention of larger European clubs seeking a versatile and technically gifted winger.
While his club future is the subject of transfer headlines, Gboho has also been making waves at international level. Earlier this year, he confirmed his openness to representing the Ivory Coast, calling it a “dream” to play for the nation of his roots.
With less than a month left in the transfer window, the coming weeks will be decisive. Beşiktaş, eager to strengthen their attacking options, are expected to return with an improved offer, while Lille and Lyon weigh up whether to enter a bidding contest.
For Toulouse, the situation presents both a challenge and an opportunity — the chance to command a substantial fee for a player who has quickly increased his market value, but also the risk of losing a key figure in their push for another strong Ligue 1 campaign.
Whether Gboho’s next chapter will be written in Turkey, remain in France, or take him elsewhere in Europe is still unclear. What is certain is that his future is one of the most closely watched storylines of the late summer transfer market.
