Signing spree for Besiktas

Okan and Ibrahim acquisitions
Gaziantepspor's sought-after defender Ibrahim Toraman and experienced Turkish international midfield player Okan Buruk are the headline acquisitions. Also joining the UEFA Cup-bound club are Gençlerbirligi SK striker Veysel Cihan, right-back Ali Günes from Fenerbahçe SK, Roda JC defender Fatih Sonkaya, Galatasaray SK forward Berkant Göktan and Altay GK attacking midfield player Ibrahim Akin

Three-year contract
Turkish international Ibrahim has signed a three-year contract and Besiktas will pay €2.3m to Gaziantepspor for his services. As part of the deal, Besiktas's young defender Gökhan Zan will move to Gaziantepspor on a one-year loan.

'Big responsibility'
Ibrahim said: "I have taken on a big responsibility. You have to give what this shirt requires. With the support of our supporters, I plan to stay as long as possible and lift trophies." The 22-year-old has already played for Turkey eleven times and is expected to be a key performer in the qualifiers for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Okan back

'Personal targets'
The 28-year-old striker Veysel has also signed a two-year contract with a one-year option. "I want to fulfil my personal targets while I service my team’s needs," he said. The former Denizlispor and Nevsehirspor player was at Gençlerbirligi for two seasons and made a big contribution to the Ankara side's unexpected run to the fourth round of the UEFA Cup.

Promising talent
Of the other signings, 22-year-old Fatih Sonkaya is currently undergoing a medical having agreed a three-year contract. Meanwhile, the 23-year-old Berkant Göktan joins after failing to establish himself at Galatasaray and Ibrahim Akin, a promising 20-year-old playmaking talent, has signed a four-year contract.

Ali contract
In common with Okan and Veysel, 25-year-old Ali Günes has signed a two-year contract with a one-year extension option.