Reports suggest Mohamed Salah's potential move to Beşiktaş is no longer just a major transfer pursuit by the Turkish club, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan now reportedly following the negotiations personally.

According to Turkish media reports, Erdoğan asked Beşiktaş president Serdal Adalı for the latest details regarding the negotiations with the Egypt captain. The move reflects the enormous importance attached to the deal, which the club views not only as a major footballing addition, but also as a project capable of giving Turkish football a huge boost in terms of global exposure, popularity and commercial value.

Erdoğan Follows the Deal as Beşiktaş Bets on Salah

Beşiktaş officials reportedly believe that signing Mohamed Salah would be one of the biggest events in the history of Turkish football, given the global popularity enjoyed by the Egyptian star and the enormous media and fan interest his arrival could generate.

The club’s management has intensified its efforts to reach a final agreement, with reports indicating that negotiations with the player have made significant progress. However, several details involving his agent, Ramy Abbas, particularly financial matters and the agent’s commission, remain among the key issues that must be resolved before an official announcement can be made.

€10 Million Salary and Fierce Competition… Where Will Salah Go?

According to Turkish reports, negotiations have reached an advanced stage over a one-year contract with an option to extend for an additional season. The proposed deal would reportedly see Salah earn an annual salary of around €10 million, in addition to bonuses that could reach €2 million depending on his performances and the team’s results.

At the same time, a move involving Beşiktaş’s squad numbers has sparked curiosity among the club’s supporters. Player Ouattara was reportedly handed the No. 20 shirt instead of No. 11, the number closely associated with Mohamed Salah during his years at Liverpool. This has fueled speculation that the No. 11 shirt could be reserved for the Egyptian star if the deal is completed.

Despite the optimism in Turkey, the race for Salah is not without competition. Reports indicate that clubs from the United States and Saudi Arabia are also interested in signing the player.

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Saudi club Al-Ittihad is among the teams monitoring the situation, although any decisive move from the club is reportedly linked to the future of French winger Moussa Diaby. Nevertheless, Beşiktaş remains, according to Turkish media reports, the frontrunner in the race to sign the Egypt captain.

The Turkish club’s chances have been further boosted by reports that Salah is interested in embarking on a new challenge and is attracted to the idea of living in Istanbul. That could give Beşiktaş an additional advantage in one of the most closely watched transfer sagas of the summer window.

As the developments continue to accelerate, Turkish journalist and broadcaster Erdoğan Aktaş has claimed that Mohamed Salah could arrive in Istanbul on Wednesday to finalize the remaining details of his contract.

However, an official announcement remains dependent on the resolution of all outstanding negotiations, particularly the final agreement with the player’s agent.

With Erdoğan personally following the file, Beşiktaş pushing hard to complete the deal, and clubs from Saudi Arabia and the United States monitoring the situation, Mohamed Salah's future appears to be entering a decisive stage, according to the latest reports from Turkey.

Could Istanbul become the next destination in the Egyptian star’s remarkable career, or will the coming hours bring another twist that changes the course of the deal?