Trabzonspor confirm Salah transfer talks as Liverpool forward arrives in Istanbul

Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday as Turkish club Trabzonspor confirmed negotiations for the Egyptian forward’s transfer from Liverpool. The club announced on social media that Salah was expected at Istanbul Airport at 12:00 local time, with multiple reports indicating a potential two-year deal .
The move follows Salah’s announcement that he would leave Liverpool at the end of the 2025-2026 season. Trabzonspor, a leading Turkish Super Lig side, has been linked with the 34-year-old since his departure from Anfield was confirmed .
Meanwhile, the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds saw mixed results for clubs vying for group-stage spots. Olympique Lyonnais suffered a 2-1 defeat to Sparta Prague in the first leg of the third qualifying round, with the return fixture scheduled for August 11 in Lyon .
Dutch side NEC secured a 0-0 draw against Olympiacos in their first-leg qualifier, keeping their hopes of advancing alive . Sturm Graz faces Fenerbahçe in Istanbul on Wednesday in another third-round qualifier, with the Austrian side aiming to preserve its chances of reaching the playoff stage .
In other transfer activity, German media speculated on Marc-André ter Stegen’s potential return as Germany’s first-choice goalkeeper, though no official confirmation has been provided . The summer transfer window remains open until September 1, 2026.
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