Today in Turkish Sports Media: The Salah Wave and Commission Crisis at Beşiktaş

Agent Crisis with Salah

It is reported that Beşiktaş is nearing the end of the Mohamed Salah transfer saga. However, a frustrating development has occurred at the last minute: Salah's agent, Ramy Abbas, has increased the commission fee. President Serdal Adalı stated, "It is absolutely impossible for us to accept this."(Takvim, Hürriyet, Sözcü)

According to the news, Beşiktaş offered Salah 15 million euros, while agent Abbas raised the commission rate to 35% — which translates to a commission request of approximately 5 million 250 thousand euros. The Beşiktaş management deemed this rate "unacceptable." The club also does not believe that Salah is aware of these figures.(Hürriyet)

In contrast, Fanatik and Milliyet newspapers paint a more optimistic picture:"Countdown for Salah"and"All Eyes on Salah"headlines suggest that Beşiktaş has largely reached an agreement with the Egyptian star, with a 2-year contract and a high-cost guaranteed salary + bonus package on the table. Salah's wife, who is leaving Liverpool, also seems positive about settling in Turkey.(Fanatik, Milliyet)

Salah's career statistics have also made headlines: the star, who has contributed 257 goals and 123 assists in 442 official matches, is regarded as one of the best players in Premier League history.(Milliyet)

Salah Transfer Will Print Money for Beşiktaş

Sözcü newspaper highlighted the commercial impact of the Egyptian star's transfer on the club: The management has set a sales target of 200,000 for Salah's jersey alone. With additional revenue from special products, sponsorships, and advertisements, a surge in season ticket and box sales is also expected. The club aims to break its record of 501,000 jerseys sold during the 2017-2018 season when it led its Champions League group and experienced the "Come to Beşiktaş" trend with this transfer.(Sözcü)

The German Tank for the Eagles: Goretzka

Leon Goretzka, a 31-year-old player whose contract with Bayern Munich has expired, is at the top of Beşiktaş's midfield targets. The German star, who is a free agent, is valued at 12 million euros. Beşiktaş's proposal is on the agenda through agents, and it is reported that the player is open to the offer.(Sözcü)

Other Headlines

• Berkay Özcan nearing agreement:The management has reached an agreement with experienced Başakşehir player Berkay Özcan and is discussing the final details.(Sözcü)

• Hojbjerg proposed:Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Marseille is one of the names suggested for Beşiktaş's midfield. A fee of 15 million euros is being requested for the Danish player.(Sözcü)

• Close contact with Kessie:It is reported that Beşiktaş has given the green light for Franck Kessie, who has left Al Ahli; head coach Vincenzo Italiano is expected to expedite the process following this development.(Sözcü)

• Ndidi expected to leave after the match:Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is expected to part ways after the Midtjylland match; offers have reportedly come from Arab clubs.(Sözcü)

• Amir's departure is on the agenda:Separation from Amir Hadziahmetovic, who came from Hull City, is being discussed.(Takvim)

• Felix to Schalke:Bundesliga team Schalke is reported to have started talks to loan German defender Felix Udoukhai with a purchase option.(Takvim, Fanatik)

• Leo Pereira is ready:30-year-old Brazilian defender Leo Pereira from Flamengo is Beşiktaş's primary target for defense transfers.(Fanatik)

Conclusion

Beşiktaş's agenda is entirely shaped around the Mohamed Salah transfer — however, there are different tones among the newspapers regarding how clear the process has become: some say "countdown," while others write that the agent commission crisis is jeopardizing the transfer. Activity continues on the midfield (Goretzka, Hojbjerg, Kessie) and defense (Leo Pereira, Udoukhai) fronts.

Source: This compilation is based on news from the July 20, 2026 editions of Sözcü, Hürriyet, Takvim, Fanatik, and Milliyet newspapers.