For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.
Former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah opened his Trabzonspor account in style with a match-winning brace in a 2-1 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir on Sunday. The Egyptian star struck in either half, overcoming Eldor Shomurodov's penalty equaliser, to secure his new club's first Turkish Super Lig win of the 2026-27 campaign.
Rio Ngumoha may be first in line to take on the challenge of filling Mohamed Salah’s boots at Liverpool, but ex-Reds star Emile Heskey has told GOAL what the teenage wonderkid “needs to change” in order to thrive in that role. Somebody is required to follow in the footsteps of Anfield’s ‘Egyptian King’, with it possible that a 17-year-old sensation will be charged with that task.
Mohamed Salah deserves “respect” for not choosing the “easy option”, John Barnes has told GOAL, with the Liverpool legend insisting that the Egyptian King’s successor at Anfield will not be under “pressure” to emulate a modern day great. Nobody has stepped into those shoes as yet, with a Reds icon preparing to open a new chapter in his career at Trabzonspor.
Egyptian icon Mohamed Salah was left visibly bewildered after receiving one of the most unconventional signing bonuses in football history following his move to Trabzonspor. The former Liverpool superstar, who recently traded the Premier League for the Turkish Super Lig, was presented with a unique gift that extended far beyond the usual luxury cars or watches.
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Mohamed Salah has officially signed a two-year contract with Turkish side Trabzonspor following his departure from Liverpool. The Egyptian legend arrives in the Super Lig as a free agent after an incredible nine-year spell on Merseyside where he won the Premier League and Champions League.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has hit out at Mohamed Salah's decision to join Turkish side Trabzonspor, claiming the Egyptian icon is still far 'too good' to be playing in the Super Lig. The forward has ended months of speculation by agreeing to move to the Akyazi Arena following his emotional departure from Anfield as a free agent.
Michael Owen has warned Liverpool against paying an "extortionate" £145 million fee for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola. The Reds are looking for a new forward following Mohamed Salah's departure, but Owen insists his former club must walk away if PSG's asking price remains too high.
Mohamed Salah has officially ended the speculation surrounding his future by agreeing a sensational move to Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor. The Egyptian icon, who bid an emotional farewell to Liverpool at the end of last season, was spotted wearing a new shirt number that has left many fans intrigued by its cultural significance.
Mohamed Salah is finally set to return to the pitch after agreeing a two-year deal to join Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor. The Egyptian legend, who became a free agent following an emotional departure from Liverpool, had been the subject of intense speculation throughout the summer transfer window.
Mohamed Salah's abrupt departure from Liverpool after nine glorious seasons has left a massive void on the right wing. Following his bitter contract termination amid disputes with former manager Arne Slot, new head coach Andoni Iraola is urgently seeking solutions. With transfer targets looking difficult to secure, the Spaniard could now deploy an existing player in a brand new advanced role.
Mohamed Salah is reportedly on the verge of a sensational move to Turkey as Trabzonspor look to pull off one of the biggest hijacks of the summer transfer window. The Egyptian superstar remains a free agent after his historic spell at Liverpool came to an end, sparking a frantic scramble for his signature across Europe and the Middle East.
Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool to shift their transfer focus towards finding a direct replacement for Mohamed Salah rather than pursuing Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola. The former Reds defender warned that spending over £100 million on another left-sided forward makes little sense given the current squad composition at Anfield.
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