Turkey’s transfer revolution: Salah, Vlahovic, Trossard and Lukaku headline a blockbuster Süper Lig windowThe Turkish Süper Lig has become a go-to destination for big names in recent windows, with last summer’s arrival of Victor Osimhen at Galatasaray followed by more high-profile names this time around.Turkey has become a real rival to the USA and Saudi Arabia as leagues looking to lure elite talent, representing a middle ground between lucrative paydays and the chance to remain in European competitions.Mohamed Salah (Trabzonspor)WhenMohamed Salah decided to leave Liverpool at the end of last season, few pictured Trabzonspor as his next destination. The Süper Lig side sent a statement with the signing of Salah as a free agent, with the Egyptian international given a hero’s welcome.Salah will shine a spotlight on the football-crazy city of Trabzon, as Trabzonspor look to challenge the Istanbul giants. At 34, Salah is not the force of old, but it’s easy to forget he was shattering Premier League goal involvement records less than 18 months ago.It’s a fascinating move, a marquee man for Trabzonspor at a time when the Süper Lig is seeking statement arrivals. None are more high-profile than the highest overseas scorer inPremier League history.Dusan Vlahovic (Besiktas)Dusan Vlahovic is another who perhaps expected a major move to one of Europe’s top-five leagues this summer, but has instead opted for the Süper Lig.The Serbian striker left Juventus after 68 goals in 168 games this summer, unable to agree to an extension on his lucrative deal in Turin. Vlahovic did not hit the heights expected at Juventus, but was regarded as one of Serie A’s best forwards and, at 26, is in his peak years.Besiktas have landed Vlahovic, who cost Juventus €70m in 2022, for nothing in one of the best-value deals of the summer.Leandro Trossard (Besiktas)Leandro Trossard will be tasked with providing Vlahovic with a supply of ammunition in Istanbul.The 31-year-old has arrived from Arsenal for a fee of £15.3m, fresh from winning the Premier League title in North London. Trossard averaged a Premier League goal or assist every 167 minutes last season and still has plenty to offer.Romelu Lukaku (Fenerbahce)Fenerbahce’s bid to end Galatasaray’s four-year reign as champions has seen a focus on improving their goal threat. Romelu Lukaku is the biggest name to have arrived at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium after falling out of favour at Napoli.The 33-year-old is a proven source of goals, with 206 scored across Europe’s top-five leagues. He’s also netted 93 times in 132 international appearances for Belgium – only Cristiano Ronaldo has ever scored more among European players.Vedat Muriqi (Fenerbahce)Lukaku will be joined in the Fenerbahce frontline by Vedat Muriqi, who returns to Istanbul after a prolific period in Spain.Muriqi scored 17 goals in 36 games for Fenerbahce during the 2019/20 season, but left for Lazio after a single campaign.The 32-year-old returns after a ca
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