Mohamed Salah’s long-term future at Liverpool has once again become a major talking point as speculation intensifies around his role under new head coach Arne Slot.
Reports of interest from Turkish giants Fenerbahce earlier this week added another layer of intrigue, particularly with the Egyptian forward experiencing a reduced on-field role during the 2025 season.
At 33, Salah remains one of Liverpool’s most high-profile players, but questions have emerged regarding how central he remains to Slot’s evolving tactical setup.
Those doubts prompted external clubs to test the waters, with Fenerbahce making a direct approach to Salah’s representatives amid growing uncertainty surrounding his status at Anfield.
Fenerbahce make contact with Mohamed Salah’s camp
According to reports from Turkey, Fenerbahce officials held discussions with Salah’s long-time agent, Ramy Abbas, to gauge whether the forward would consider a move to Istanbul.
The Turkish club were reportedly encouraged by suggestions that Mohamed Salah may be unsettled following a dip in minutes this season.
The timing of the approach was notable, coming while Salah is away on international duty representing Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Despite the speculation, talks did not progress far, as Salah’s camp moved quickly to clarify his position and shut down the possibility of a switch to Turkey.
Agent delivers clear response on transfer speculation
Any lingering uncertainty was addressed decisively by Abbas, who left little room for interpretation when responding to Fenerbahce’s enquiry. His message outlined a very limited set of options for the Liverpool star moving forward.
"He will either stay at Liverpool or move to Saudi Arabia," Abbas reportedly told Fenerbahce representatives, according to Turkish outlet sabah.com.tr.
The statement effectively ruled out a move to Turkey and underlined that Mohamed Salah’s future remains closely tied either to Liverpool or to a potential transfer to the Saudi Pro League, where interest in elite European stars continues to grow.
Liverpool decision looms amid evolving project
While Abbas’ response offers short-term clarity, Salah’s long-term future at Liverpool remains unresolved. With the club undergoing a transitional phase under Slot, key decisions are expected in the coming months regarding squad hierarchy and contract planning.
For now, Mohamed Salah appears committed to seeing out his time at Anfield unless a major Saudi offer changes the equation. As Liverpool push forward with their new project, the handling of one of their greatest modern icons will be closely watched across Europe and beyond.