Nottingham Forest’s Ivorian defensive midfielder Ibrahim Sangaré is being linked with a summer switch to Turkish giants Besiktas, with the 28-year-old’s future at the Premier League club increasingly uncertain.
The Istanbul side are reported to be monitoring Sangaré’s situation at Forest, where his contract details have not been clarified publicly and a potential path towards a future free‑agent exit cannot be ruled out. Transfermarkt currently values the Abidjan‑born midfielder at €20.00m, a figure that underlines the scale of investment Besiktas would likely need if a fee is required.
Rated for his physical presence at 1.91m and his work as a specialist defensive midfielder, Sangaré has been deployed primarily in front of the back four for Forest, wearing the No 6 shirt. The right‑footer, capped by Côte d’Ivoire, has built a reputation as a ball-winner who can screen the defence and break up play in a high‑intensity league.
Sangaré’s most recent notable outing for Forest came in the Premier League against [opponent not specified in available data] on June 19, 2026, a match that ended [scoreline not specified]. He featured in his familiar holding role, anchoring midfield and contributing defensively as Forest continued their battle to consolidate their top-flight status.
Born on 2 December 1997 in Abidjan, Sangaré has developed into a modern midfield destroyer, comfortable operating as the deepest player in a three-man engine room. The move being discussed is currently listed with an unspecified probability (“?”), underlining that talks remain at a speculative stage and no agreement has yet been reached between the clubs.
With Besiktas seeking to bolster their squad for another tilt at the Süper Lig and European qualification, a deal for Sangaré – whether for a fee now or as a possible future free agent – could provide the Ivorian with a fresh platform to reshape his career trajectory and enhance his reputation on a new stage if the transfer ultimately materialises.
