ISTANBUL — The race for the Fenerbahçe presidency has ignited a transfer firestorm, with the Turkish giants targeting Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah and Atalanta star Ademola Lookman, sources have told Turkish-Football.
With the club’s high-stakes presidential election scheduled for June 6-7, candidates are pulling out all the stops to win over the electorate.
The prospect of bringing Premier League and Serie A royalty to Kadıköy has sent shockwaves through the Süper Lig.
The Pursuit of Mohamed Salah
The biggest name on the horizon is undoubtedly Mohamed Salah. Following his historic tenure at Liverpool, the Egyptian King has become the ultimate “election promise” for the rival camps in Istanbul.
The Strategy: Presidential candidate Hakan Safi is reportedly leading the charge to convince Salah, focusing on the club’s ambitious project and a lucrative contract offer.
The Rival Stance: Current contender Aziz Yıldırım has also kept the door wide open. While acknowledging the financial weight of such a deal, Yıldırım stated, “If there is a need, we will get him,” emphasizing that the club’s resources would be mobilized for a talent of Salah’s stature.
The Player’s View: Reports suggest Salah is weighing his options carefully before the upcoming World Cup, looking for a project that offers both competitive prestige and a central role.
Redeeming the Ademola Lookman Deal
In addition to the Liverpool superstar, Fenerbahçe is reigniting its interest in Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman. The Atalanta forward was reportedly a hair’s breadth away from joining the Yellow Canaries during the winter window.
