Besiktas supporters are showing reluctance toward a potential move for Mohamed Salah following reports that his agent's financial demands stalled the deal.
Key facts
- •Besiktas pursued Mohamed Salah after he left Liverpool.
- •Football director Onder Ozen and coach Vincenzo Italiano agreed on the sporting merits of the transfer.
- •The deal stalled due to financial demands reportedly made by Salah's agent.
- •Besiktas recently signed Leandro Trossard, Alexander Nubel, and Salih Ozcan.
- •Fans have expressed support for club president Serdal Adali's decision to protect the club's interests.
Besiktas fans have begun to lose interest in signing Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah after his agent's reported financial demands halted negotiations. The club had pursued the player following his departure from Liverpool, with football director Onder Ozen and coach Vincenzo Italiano reaching an agreement on the sporting aspects of the potential transfer.
Club transfer activity
Besiktas has been active in the current transfer window under new coach Vincenzo Italiano, aiming to strengthen the squad for the Trendyol Super Lig and the UEFA Europa League. The club has already secured Belgian winger Leandro Trossard, German goalkeeper Alexander Nubel, and Türkiye international midfielder Salih Ozcan.
Fan reaction to stalled negotiations
While supporters initially chanted for Salah's arrival during Leandro Trossard's signing ceremony at Tupras Stadium, sentiment shifted following reports of the agent's financial requirements. Fans have since taken to social media to praise club president Serdal Adali for prioritizing the club's financial interests, with many stating that the agent's demands were unacceptable.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency Sport.
