What happened: According to a Yahoo Soccer report, Besiktas are working to appoint Vincenzo Italiano as their next manager. Italiano recently departed Serie A side Bologna, who confirmed his exit and named Domenico Tedesco as his replacement. The report frames the potential Besiktas move as a risky one.

Why it matters: A managerial appointment shapes a club's entire season, and Italiano arrives off a high-profile Serie A tenure rather than a step up to a club like Napoli. For Besiktas, landing an experienced Italian tactician would signal ambition, but the report flags the fit as a gamble given the pressure and expectations attached to the job.

What to watch: Watch for confirmation from Besiktas on whether talks with Italiano advance to a formal agreement, and how Tedesco's Bologna takes shape in the meantime.