Mohamed Salah transfer collapses despite ex-Liverpool star meeting club three times

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SportFootballMohamed SalahMohamed Salah is set to take on a new challenge next season, having left Liverpool a year early as a free agent - but has hit a stumbling block in his search for a new clubMohamed Salah looks unlikely to join Besiktas after transfer talks broke down.The Egyptian is currently on the hunt for a new club, having terminated his contract with Liverpool a year early at the turn of the month. However, now Salah appears to be back to square one.Onder Ozen - who is the director of Besiktas - told local media that his club have walked away from negotiations with the winger, citing how Salah's representatives are also in conversation with another club.

He explained: "We contacted Salah, this also involved a financing model."Salah is a global star, a respected athlete. We met with Salah three times before the financial part of the negotiations was discussed.

The last offer we made to Salah is the final point that does not harm Besiktas' club identity."Salah's decision to leave Liverpool baffled a number of fans, considering he only signed a two-year contract extension with the club last April. However, now a free agent, it remains to be seen where he will plie his trade next.Regardless, the forward leaves Anfield a club legend, having secured two Premier League titles and a Champions League with the Reds over the course of his impressive nine-year tenure.Having scored 257 goals and provided 123 assists through 442 appearances across all competitions, he will also be remembered as one of the most prolific players to ever play in front of the Kop.Up to 70% off Liverpool kits and merchThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.