Mohamed Salah is reportedly considering a move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce as a potential alternative to the lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia, according to Turkish outlet A Spor. The Liverpool forward, whose departure from Anfield at the end of the season has been confirmed, is said to prefer continuing his career in Europe despite intense interest from the Saudi Pro League.
The 33-year-old Egyptian is set to leave Liverpool on a free transfer, a year before his contract was due to expire, bringing an end to a trophy-laden nine-year spell. Salah's representatives, led by agent Ramy Abbas Issa, have reportedly held two meetings with Fenerbahce officials, with another round of talks scheduled in the coming weeks. The player is understood to be seeking an annual salary in the region of €20 million (£17m), which equates to approximately £333,000 per week.
This figure is slightly below his current earnings at Liverpool but reflects his desire to remain a top earner while playing at a competitive level. Fenerbahce's financial model, which historically prioritises significant wage expenditure over large transfer fees, could accommodate such a demand. A move to Istanbul would see Salah join a squad featuring several high-profile names including N'Golo Kante, Marco Asensio, and Matteo Guendouzi, significantly boosting Fenerbahce's firepower in their domestic rivalry with Galatasaray.
The Saudi Arabian interest, spearheaded by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), remains a concrete possibility and would offer Salah a vastly more lucrative package alongside an ambassadorial role. However, the recent report suggests a growing inclination from the player's camp to remain on the continent. Salah is currently racing to regain fitness from a recent injury in hopes of featuring in Liverpool's final Premier League fixtures, allowing for a proper farewell to the club's supporters.
His potential arrival at Fenerbahce would represent one of the most high-profile transfers in Turkish football history and a major statement of intent. For Liverpool, Salah's departure marks the end of an era, with the club already engaged in transfer activity to reshape their attack. Sources have indicated that RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande is a primary target, though the German club's desire to extend his contract presents an obstacle.
While other speculative links, such as a move to Rangers, are considered highly improbable, the coming weeks will be decisive in determining the next chapter for one of the Premier League's greatest forwards. His final decision will hinge on the balance between sporting ambition and financial reward, with Fenerbahce now emerging as a serious European contender for his signature.
