Mohamed Salah seeks £77m Fenerbahce transfer following Liverpool exit
Former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is strongly considering a lucrative £77m move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce, but will wait until after the World Cup to finalise his decision.
The Egyptian international is currently a free agent after confirming his departure from Merseyside at the end of the domestic season.
Speculation over his next destination has heavily linked the prolific winger with a high-profile switch to the Super Lig.
Fenerbahce confirm positive negotiations
Newly elected Fenerbahce president Aziz Yildirim recently revealed the extensive financial demands required to secure the superstar’s signature.
“He would ask for a three-year contract, and the total cost would be €90million (£77m).”
“If he is our urgent need, we will sign him! Our football committee will decide on these matters.”
The club’s outgoing football director, Ertan Torunogullari, also confirmed that initial discussions with the player’s representatives had been highly encouraging.
“The meetings he had with us were extremely positive. We had established common ground with him on many issues, including his salary.”
“If the new administration makes such a request, I believe Salah will wear the Fenerbahce jersey.”
World Cup focus delays final decision
Despite the mutual interest from Turkey, the legendary attacker is currently fully focused on leading his national team at the upcoming tournament in North America.
The three-time Premier League Golden Boot winner has publicly stated that his immediate priority remains international duty over club negotiations.
“I will still see about where to go next.”
“I have time now, I am going to the World Cup, and then everything will be clear, either if there is a good opportunity before it, I will decide, and if it is not there, I will make my decision after the World Cup.”
Yildirim is set to chair his first board meeting today, where the prospect of funding a mega-deal for the highly coveted forward will likely dominate the agenda.