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Beşiktaş and Galatasaray pursue CSKA Moscow midfielder Matvey Kislyak
Turkish clubs Beşiktaş and Galatasaray are both interested in Matvey Kislyak, a midfielder at CSKA Moscow in Russia.
The 21-year-old plays in central midfield and as a defensive midfielder, and has made 98 appearances for CSKA's first team.
Beşiktaş plans to travel to Russia for talks in November about a possible transfer.
Galatasaray is also trying to create the conditions to pursue Kislyak, after being pleased with its signing of another Russian player, Aleksey Batrakov.
CSKA is seeking €30 million to €35 million for Kislyak, whose reported market value is €25 million.
The two Turkish clubs are preparing for the winter transfer window, but no deal is confirmed.
Beşiktaş and Galatasaray are both reported to be interested in CSKA Moscow midfielder Matvey Kislyak.
Beşiktaş is reported to be planning a trip to Russia in November to discuss a possible transfer.
Galatasaray is also trying to lay the groundwork to pursue the player.
CSKA Moscow reportedly expects a transfer fee of 30 million to 35 million euros.
The 21-year-old has made 98 appearances for CSKA Moscow, scoring 13 goals and providing 12 assists.
- Who
- Beşiktaş and Galatasaray are interested in Matvey Kislyak, a CSKA Moscow midfielder.
- What
- The Turkish clubs are pursuing a possible transfer. Beşiktaş is reported to be planning talks.
- When
- Beşiktaş is expected to hold talks in November. The articles were published on October 23, 2026.
- Where
- Russia, where Beşiktaş is reported to be travelling for talks; Kislyak plays for CSKA Moscow.
- Why
- Both clubs are reported to want to strengthen their midfield.
Beşiktaş
Galatasaray
Transfer approach
Beşiktaş
Beşiktaş is reported to be planning to travel to Russia in November to discuss a transfer.
Galatasaray
Galatasaray is reported to be laying the groundwork to pursue Kislyak.
Kislyak was promoted to CSKA Moscow’s first team.
Beşiktaş is reported to be planning to travel to Russia for transfer talks.
- Player
- Matvey Kislyak
- Club
- CSKA Moscow
- Reported asking price
- 30 million to 35 million euros
- Age
- 21
- CSKA appearances
- 98
- Goals and assists
- 13 goals and 12 assists