According by Turkish newspaper – Beşiktaş are close to agreeing a deal with Blackburn Rovers over goalkeeper Paul Robinson.

The former England International has a year left on his contract however, is unlikely to remain with The Rovers next season following the clubs relegation from the Premiership.  Beşiktaş are looking to replace veteran keeper Rüştü Reçber who announced his retirement and Cenk Gönen who has been inconsistent.

The Istanbul club had the joint worst defensive record among the top-four clubs in the Turkish Super League last season, conceding 39 goals in the regular league campaign.
Robinson joined The Rovers from Tottenham Hotspur for €4.4 million in 2008. The 1.93m tall goalkeeper has played 150 games for the Lancashire based club over the past four seasons.

Beşiktaş is estimated to be in debt to tune of €200 million, Chairman Fikret Orman has made his priority to resolve the current situation and create a more sustainable future.

The Black Eagles have made it their transfer priority to sign free transfers, young as well as inexpensive players.

Besiktas have the serious financial problems and 1 year, they were banned by UEFA, all  European Cups. many footballers who can not pay an extra punishment from UEFA due north  handicapping events on the agenda to take

If a transfer to Besiktas may compromise the his career, Paul Robinson