Besiktas are being linked with a move for Eintracht Frankfurt forward Elye Wahi, with the Turkish club reportedly exploring a deal for the €12.00m‑rated striker.
The 23‑year‑old centre‑forward, who holds dual nationality with Côte d’Ivoire and France, is listed with a market value of €12.00m and is rumoured to be a target for the Istanbul giants as they plan their next attacking rebuild. The probability of the move remains unclear, with the report noting only “?” over how advanced talks might be.
Wahi is currently on the books at Frankfurt in the Bundesliga, having been used through the middle as a traditional number nine. Standing at 1.84m and preferring his right foot, he fits the profile of a penalty‑box finisher Besiktas have often sought in recent windows. With no contract expiry date specified in the data, there is also speculation around how long his current deal runs and whether a future move could eventually lead to free‑agent status if an extension is not agreed.
Born in Courcouronnes on 2 January 2003, Wahi is part of a new generation of Franco‑Ivorian forwards emerging in Europe. His current value of €12.00m, recorded on 30 April 2026, would make him a relatively affordable option for Besiktas compared with many Western European forwards of similar age and profile.
Wahi is registered with shirt number 11 at club level and is listed with OGC Nice as his national‑team affiliation in the data, underlining a career built in both French and German football environments. Recent statistics, detailed contract terms and the exact length of his Frankfurt deal are not disclosed, adding to the uncertainty around whether any transfer would involve a fee now or a potential free‑agent move later.
With Besiktas seeking to reassert themselves domestically in the Süper Lig, a successful move for Wahi could offer the forward a fresh platform to enhance his reputation and shape the next phase of his career in Istanbul.
