Fenerbahce target Mohamed Salah with £52m deal as Liverpool exit looms
Mohamed Salah prefers to remain in European football following his imminent departure from Liverpool this summer, with Fenerbahce reportedly preparing a lucrative £52m three-year contract.
The Egypt international confirmed in March that he will end his trophy-laden, near-decade spell at Anfield.
Speculation surrounding the prolific forward’s next destination has intensified amid reports that his primary goal is to continue competing in a major European league.
Turkish giants launch ambitious move
Representatives for the former Chelsea and Roma attacker have already held meetings with Fenerbahce to discuss a central role in their future sporting project.
The Istanbul-based club are reportedly willing to offer an annual salary of £17.3m to help them secure a first Turkish Super Lig title since 2014.
Such an agreement would rival the financial clout often associated with the Saudi Pro League, a destination the winger has frequently been linked to over the past two years.
Al-Ittihad previously had a £150m bid rejected by the Merseyside club in 2023, but a move to the Middle East no longer appears to be his favoured option.
Global interest in departing legend
Real Madrid have also been credited with an interest in the Champions League winner, though the Spanish side’s strict policy on signing older players makes a deal unlikely.
Several prominent Italian sides, including Juventus, Inter Milan and his former employers Roma, are monitoring the situation closely.
A potential reunion with global superstar Lionel Messi at Inter Miami has been suggested, but Major League Soccer’s strict salary cap regulations could prove to be an insurmountable hurdle.
Anfield legacy overshadowed by recent struggles
The Egyptian will leave English football having cemented his status as a modern great under former manager Jurgen Klopp.
His remarkable tenure yielded two Premier League titles, a Champions League crown, one FA Cup and two League Cups.
However, his final season has been marred by a significant dip in form, leading current head coach Arne Slot to omit him from the starting lineup in several recent fixtures.