Mohamed Salah linked with Besiktas as summer transfer window heats up

After the FIFA World Cup 2026, football clubs worldwide entered a busy transfer market. Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah, who left Liverpool, is the headline name, with reports that a verbal agreement may have been reached for a move to Turkish side Besiktas. Sources also mention possible destinations in the MLS and Saudi Pro League, underscoring Salah’s market value.

In the Premier League, clubs have collectively spent over half a billion pounds this summer. Record-breaking fees include Manchester City’s £116 million purchase of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest and Chelsea’s £117 million signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, the highest sums ever for British players. Tottenham, Arsenal, Liverpool and other top clubs have also made significant acquisitions, with Tottenham leading spenders after a near‑miss relegation season. The high‑profile deals reflect lucrative broadcasting deals and a competitive push to set new transfer‑fee benchmarks.

Overall, the post‑World Cup window is characterized by a blend of superstar speculation—exemplified by Salah’s rumored move—and unprecedented financial outlays across Europe’s biggest leagues.