Besiktas Dismiss Mohamed Salah Transfer Rumours, Slam Journalist Over ‘Imaginary’ Reports

Turkish giants Besiktas have firmly denied reports linking Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah with a sensational move to the club, describing the claims as entirely fabricated.

In a strongly worded statement released on the club's official social media platforms, Besiktas distanced themselves from speculation surrounding the Egyptian superstar and accused Turkish journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu of repeatedly publishing false information about the club's transfer activities.

The club insisted there have been no negotiations or agreements involving Salah and stressed that any claims suggesting otherwise are "purely products of imagination."

According to Besiktas, the journalist has consistently misled the public with reports that bear no resemblance to the club's actual transfer plans.

"The posts made by journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu regarding our club's transfer activities and the alleged transfer conditions are purely products of imagination," the statement read.

Besiktas also reminded supporters that any genuine transfer developments would only be communicated through the club's official channels, urging fans to ignore reports from unofficial sources.

"We once again earnestly request the public, particularly our fans, to disregard any information or news that has not been disseminated through our official communication channels," the club added.

The statement comes after Sabuncuoğlu—one of Turkey's most followed football journalists with more than two million followers on X—reported that Salah had already reached an agreement to join Besiktas, sparking widespread excitement among supporters.

The club's swift denial appears aimed at ending the speculation before it gathered further momentum.

Opinion

Transfer rumours are an unavoidable part of every transfer window, especially when they involve global stars like Mohamed Salah. However, Besiktas' unusually direct response underlines the growing frustration many clubs have with unverified reports that can create unrealistic expectations among supporters.

The incident also serves as a reminder that, regardless of a journalist's reputation or social media following, transfer stories should be treated with caution until they are confirmed by official club statements or the parties directly involved. In today's fast-moving football news cycle, accuracy remains just as important as speed.