SPORTSMohamed Salah arrives in Turkey wearing Trabzonspor colours as talks progress for a free transfer after leaving LiverpoolISTANBUL: Mohamed Salah arrived smiling at an Istanbul airport on Wednesday wearing Trabzonspor's burgundy and blue kit ahead of his expected move to the Turkish top-tier side from Liverpool, as hundreds of fans jostled to get a glimpse of the Egyptian forward. Salah left ‌Liverpool this summer after nine years, ‌having scored 257 goals in 442 appearances and having won the Premier League twice and the Champions League once. In the 2024-25 season, Salah scored 29 ‌Premier League goals and provided 18 assists, equalling the league record ⁠for most goal involvements in a single season and setting the record for a 38-game campaign. Salah had been close to joining Besiktas, but negotiations had stalled over financial and image-rights demands, according to local media. Details of the contract Salah is expected to sign have not been disclosed yet.