Events have rapidly developed within Turkish club Beşiktaş, amid reports that signing Egyptian Mohamed Salah is no longer just a sporting ambition, but prominent figures in the Turkish state are closely following the matter.

The Turkish newspaper Sözcü reported that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is personally involved in the details of the deal, and that he asked Beşiktaş president Serdal Adalı for comprehensive information on the progress of negotiations with the Egyptian star, and Erdoğan is personally following the proposed transfer of Salah to Beşiktaş.

Club officials believe that indirect government support may pave the way to overcome the huge financial hurdles that a deal of this magnitude requires, and Beşiktaş is not only seeking local titles but also aims for continental dominance.

The same newspaper reported that Turkish journalist and broadcaster Erdoğan Aktaş has publicly confirmed that Egyptian striker Salah will arrive in Istanbul on Wednesday to finalize his contract with Beşiktaş, and if that happens, the deal would be the biggest transfer in the history of the Turkish league in terms of market value and fan appeal.