Besiktas eye Egyptian King as they chase a new attacking spark

Another Liverpool star, the Egyptian King Mohamed Salah, has agreed to terminate his £400,000‑per‑week contract a year early, and his agent is flying to Istanbul to discuss a move with Besiktas. The 34‑year‑old forward, long linked with Saudi Arabia or MLS, now appears set for a Turkish switch.

If Besiktas secure Salah, they would add a prolific left‑footed attacker to their squad, a boost that aligns with the club’s ambition to strengthen the front line. Turkish media also suggest the club is not planning to stop at signing Salah, because Virgil Van Dijk’s representatives will soon meet with the club over a possible deal.

The termination agreement ends Salah’s Liverpool deal, which runs at £400,000 per week, one year ahead of schedule. His agent is set to jet out for Besiktas talks in Istanbul, moving the speculation from a potential Saudi Arabia or MLS destination to a concrete Turkish prospect.

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Levent Ümit Erol reported on LÜE TV that “Virgil Van Dijk! Van Dijk’s agent is coming to Istanbul to meet with Beşiktaş!” The Netherlands captain also faces interest from Istanbul rivals Galatasaray and Italian side AC Milan, adding competition to the negotiations.

Salah renewed his Liverpool contract in 2025, extending it to 2027 with the same £400,000‑per‑week wage. Liverpool have refreshed their backline with Giovanni Leoni for £26 million and Jeremy Jacquet for £60 million, while Mor Talla Ndiaye and Ifeanyi Ndukwe are expected to feature. Defender Ibrahima Konate has left on a free transfer to Real Madrid, leaving only Van Dijk and Joe Gomez as senior centre‑backs and creating a sizeable experience gap.

Saving around £20 million per year on Van Dijk’s salary would be attractive to Liverpool’s owners, highlighting the financial incentive behind the potential departures.

Besiktas will need to finalize talks in Istanbul amid interest from other clubs, while Liverpool must rely on recent signings and younger players to fill the void left by Salah and the possible loss of Van Dijk.