Besiktas want Raskin, and they mean it

Player

Nicolas Raskin, the Belgian midfielder who caught the eye during the recent World Cup, is the man Besiktas are said to be chasing. His performances in the tournament turned him from a solid domestic name into a player clubs across Europe are suddenly paying attention to.

Current club

Foot Mercato's report does not detail Raskin's current club situation, fee expectations or contract length, so there's not much to add on that front beyond the pursuit itself.

Linked club

Besiktas, who secured Champions League qualification this season, are the club doing the chasing. Orkun Kökçü has already arrived in midfield this summer, and a move for Raskin would slot into a clear pattern: buy proven quality, build for Europe.

Source

Foot Mercato broke the story, describing Besiktas as launching an "ultime offensive", their final push, to get the deal done.

Reliability

This is a named outlet reporting a concrete transfer push, not just noise, but the report Flagside has seen stops short of a fee, contract terms or confirmation that talks are advanced. That puts it at strong-rumour: a real, sourced push, without the details that would push it into advanced-talks territory.

What's being claimed

Besiktas are said to be moving urgently, with the World Cup having sharpened interest in Raskin from multiple directions. The word "ultime" in the French reporting suggests Besiktas see a window closing and want to act before it does.

What would make sense

A Champions League campaign changes what a midfield needs to look like. Kökçü already gives Besiktas control in the middle, and Raskin would add another body capable of playing at that level, arriving with genuine tournament pedigree rather than reputation alone.

What still needs to happen

There's no fee reported, no contract length, and no word yet from Raskin's side on willingness to move. Until those details surface, this is a club with intent rather than a deal with momentum.