Mohamed Salah’s future remains unresolved as negotiations over a possible move to Turkish side Besiktas continue, with fresh warnings emerging over the financial implications of signing the Egypt captain.
The 34-year-old forward, who left Liverpool in the summer of 2026, has yet to decide where he will continue his career despite ongoing interest from several Turkish clubs.
Besiktas have been strongly linked with Salah throughout the current transfer window, but discussions have yet to produce a final agreement. According to recent reports from Turkey, negotiations have stalled because of differences over several financial aspects of the proposed transfer.
The latest concerns have been highlighted by the British newspaper Daily Mail, which examined what it described as the potential risks of Salah joining the Turkish Super Lig.
The newspaper cited comments from journalist Ahmed Turgut, presenter of the Turkish Football Podcast, who questioned whether the transfer would represent a sound financial decision for Besiktas.
Turgut argued that the financial demands involved in signing Salah could place significant pressure on the Istanbul club.
He said: “the price is very high, and it will harm Besiktas.”
Although he acknowledged the commercial value of signing one of the world’s most recognisable footballers, Turgut warned that the initial excitement surrounding the transfer could quickly disappear if expectations were not met on the pitch.
He added: “It is true that the club will sell a large number of shirts, and Salah will receive a great reception from the fans at the beginning, but if he does not perform at the expected level, the fans will immediately start booing him.”
According to Turgut, the issue extends beyond Salah himself and reflects broader financial challenges facing some of Turkey’s biggest clubs.
He continued: “Salah will be a burden on Besiktas, especially since the club is already suffering from financial crises,” arguing that the problem lies not only in the proposed deal but also in the way leading Turkish clubs approach recruitment.
Expanding on that point, he said: “The three major clubs (Fenerbahce, Besiktas and Galatasaray) want to compete for the title every season, and this drives them to spend huge sums, causing them frequent financial problems. They must reconsider their contracting policy.”
The comments come as Besiktas continue efforts to reach an agreement with Salah and his representatives.
According to the report, the Turkish club has offered the Egyptian forward an annual salary of approximately £10.7m, along with substantial performance-related incentives.
Despite the proposal, negotiations remain at an impasse.
The report says discussions have become complicated by disagreements over the percentage of revenue Salah would receive from shirt sales, as well as commission payments for his representatives.
Those unresolved issues have prevented the two sides from finalising the transfer, leaving Salah’s future uncertain.
While Besiktas remain interested in completing the deal, they are not the only club monitoring the situation.
The report states that clubs from the Saudi Pro League, along with teams in Major League Soccer in the United States, continue to represent alternative destinations should negotiations with the Turkish side ultimately fail.
As a result, Salah is understood to have several options available as he considers the next chapter of his career following his departure from Liverpool.
For Besiktas, securing the signing of one of world football’s most celebrated forwards would represent a major statement of intent ahead of the new season.
However, the financial commitments required to complete the move have sparked debate over whether such an investment is sustainable.
Until an agreement is reached or talks collapse the future of Mohamed Salah will remain one of the most closely watched stories of the summer transfer window, with supporters awaiting a final decision on where the Egyptian star will play next.
