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.
Napoli have agreed a deal to sell Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku to Turkish giants Fenerbahce for €6 million plus bonuses. The 33-year-old forward has already passed his medical and agreed a contract worth €10m per season ahead of his move to Istanbul.
Gabriel Martinelli is attracting serious interest from Galatasaray, but Arsenal are refusing to sanction a summer exit for the winger until they secure a suitable replacement. Following the recent arrivals of Christos Tzolis and Bruno Guimaraes, manager Mikel Arteta remains keen on bolstering his attacking options, leaving Martinelli facing an uncertain future in north London.
Fenerbahce have taken the lead in the race to sign Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth during the summer transfer window. The Turkish giants are keen to bolster their attacking options, while the Spanish club could use the sale to facilitate an ambitious swoop for free agent Dusan Vlahovic.
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.