Galatasaray eye ambitious move for Mohamed Salah

December 5, 2025 Aksel Kryhlmand

Galatasaray’s interest takes shape

Galatasaray, one of Turkey’s most successful and widely supported football clubs, are said to be weighing up a major move to bring Mohamed Salah to Istanbul, according to reporting from Fichajes. The club, which has long aimed to raise its profile in European competitions, is reportedly looking at high impact signings as part of a broader effort to strengthen both its sporting level and commercial reach.

For readers less familiar with European football, Salah is one of the Premier League’s most influential attackers. The Egyptian international has become a global sports figure during his time at Liverpool, helping the club win both the Champions League and the Premier League. Any attempt to sign him represents a significant ambition far beyond typical transfer activity in the Turkish league.

Financial proposal and its challenges

According to Fichajes, Galatasaray are preparing a contract proposal estimated at £15 million to £16.5 million per season. Such a package would be among the largest in the club’s modern history, illustrating how determined officials in Istanbul are to bring in a marquee name who could reshape the team’s public standing and commercial income.

However, the challenge is considerable. Salah currently earns more than £20 million a year at Liverpool, placing him among the highest paid players in English football. Beyond salary, Liverpool remain one of Europe’s most competitive teams, meaning any decision from Salah would involve weighing not only financial incentives but also sporting ambitions.

A broader picture in the transfer landscape

Galatasaray’s reported interest arrives at a time when Salah’s long term future continues to generate speculation, though no concrete negotiations have been confirmed. According to Fichajes, the Turkish champions see the Egyptian forward as a player capable of transforming their project, even if acquiring him would require an unprecedented financial commitment.

For context, Turkish clubs occasionally attempt headline grabbing moves to boost international visibility, but the gap between the Turkish Super Lig and Europe’s top leagues often makes securing global superstars extremely difficult.

Wider implications for Liverpool and the market

Liverpool have given no indication that they plan to part ways with Salah, who remains central to their attacking structure. Even so, the emergence of a new club expressing interest, realistic or not, ensures that Salah’s situation will continue to be a subject of discussion as future transfer windows approach.

While a move to Istanbul appears unlikely under current conditions, Galatasaray’s willingness to explore such an ambitious idea highlights the growing financial aspirations of top Turkish clubs and their desire to compete for global attention.

Sources, Fichajes.