Mohamed Salah dazzled fans in his first outing for Trabzonspor, coming off the bench and leaving a mark on the match, even though he didn’t hit the back of the net.

The former Liverpool winger signed a two-year contract on the 6th of August, making him the fourth-highest paid player in the Super Lig, and his cameo in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Kasimpasa lit up social media within minutes, and it wasn’t just supporters taking notice. Turkish outlets were quick to offer their own verdicts on his debut, echoing much of the excitement already building among supporters.

Fans and pundits might not have to wait long to see Salah make his full and home debut. Trabzonspor will play at home to Ferencvaros in the first leg of a Europa League play-off on the 20th of August, and after such a performance, there’s little doubt that he’ll be starting for the Black Sea outfit soon enough.

Fan’s Praise Mo Salah’s First Match for Trabzonspor

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It didn’t take long for the praise to roll in from fans for Salah. “It’s not Salah who needs to adapt, but the team that needs to adjust to Salah. He started off amazingly,” wrote one supporter, while another kept things simple: “MO SALAH STARTED AMAZING.”

There was plenty of surprise at how sharp he looked given his lack of match fitness too. Salah hadn’t played a minute of football for over a month, since Egypt’s devastating 3-2 loss to beaten finalists Argentina in the 2026 World Cup: “It was way better than I expected, the footwork and all. If he works on conditioning for 2-3 weeks, he can easily hit 15 goals/assists,” one fan predicted.

The reaction only grew louder: “MOHAMED SALAH THE MAGICIAN IS COOKING!” read one post, with another adding: “Damn Mo Salah is still HIM,” while one fan summed up his cameo by pointing out: “Mo Salah has done everything except score since coming on as a sub.”

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Turkish outlets were quick to weigh in on the Egyptian’s introduction, with Fanatik hailing his arrival off the bench as that of a “superstar.” Anadolu Ajansi pointed to how “heavily involved” he became in the closing stages, highlighting Salah’s “dangerous free kick” as Trabzonspor’s “best opportunity” of the match, and noting how “agonisingly close” his late effort came to snatching victory before it drifted wide.

Elsewhere, Fotospor praised how Salah “took on responsibility on the right wing and in the attacking zone, standing out with the chances he created around the opponent’s penalty area.” The outlet also pointed to his “effectiveness in one-on-one situations and ball carrying,” citing that his “enthusiastic performance earned him positive feedback from the coaching staff and fans.” Despite acknowledging he’s still “overcoming his physical shortcomings,” they predicted he’ll become “one of Trabzonspor’s most influential players in scoring goals.”

beIN Sports struck a similar tone, writing that Salah “still impressed” on his debut despite going without a goal, adding that he “almost made a desired impact” in his first outing for the club.

While they’ve enjoyed a successful window so far, Manchester United still have plenty of work left to do in the remaining weeks to ensure Michael Carrick has all the tools he needs to build upon last season’s encouraging third-place finish.

The English coach took over midway through the campaign, replacing Ruben Amorim in the Old Trafford dugout, and he ultimately led the Red Devils to comfortable Champions League qualification. The addition of European football comes with a significantly more congested fixture schedule, and United will subsequently need a deeper squad, brimming with quality across the board, to cope.

They’ve rightfully focused on addressing their midfield issues so far, adding Youri Tielemans for £35million from Aston Villa and Andrey Santos for £50million from Chelsea. More work may still need to be done in this department, while a striker and a left-back are also on the agenda.

With that said, here are three deals United could still secure before the transfer window slams shut on September 1st.

Carlos Baleba

Club: Brighton & Hove Albion

Age: 22

Tielemans and Santos provide United with a variety of different options alongside Kobbie Mainoo in Carrick’s squad. However, three central midfielders for two positions won’t be enough with Champions League football to contend with, and the north-west outfit are still lacking an out-and-out number six.

Aurelien Tchouameni had been the primary target, but with every passing week, it seems as though this transfer becomes less and less likely. Real Madrid are no longer in the race to sign Rodri, meaning they will require the Frenchman’s services next term.

Instead, United could turn their attentions to Carlos Baleba of Brighton. The Cameroonian has long been touted for a move to Old Trafford, but the Seagulls have consistently remained firm on their steep valuation.

However, the south coast club are reportedly softening their stance on this front. They’ve informed United that they can sign Baleba this summer, provided they’re willing to offer a fee in the region of £65 million.

While his development stalled somewhat last term, the defensive midfielder still has the tools to establish himself as one of the league’s best midfielders. This would be a smart investment from the Red Devils, and it appears to be a relatively straightforward deal to pull off.

Antonee Robinson

Club: Fulham

Age: 29

Left-back has been described as a priority for United throughout this summer, yet they’ve seemingly made no concrete efforts to sign a player in this position. This is likely because they’ve been monitoring the situation of Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall for some time.

It’s well documented that Hall is Carrick’s top target, but it’s becoming increasingly clear that the Magpies won’t sell the England international this summer. After already losing Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon, the Tynesiders aren’t willing to further deplete themselves and lose Hall too.

United cannot afford to wait for Hall. Luke Shaw cannot play every minute of every single game next season, even if he did produce an atypically durable campaign last year, while Patrick Dorgu seems to be viewed as a winger by Carrick.

Thus, they must swiftly pivot to an alternative. Fulham’s Antonee Robinson could be available for a cut price as he approaches his 30s, and the American would arguably be the perfect stop-gap solution.

The Cottagers are open to selling the full-back, and this should therefore be a relatively convenient deal for United to get over the line in the remaining weeks of the window.

Endrick

Club: Real Madrid

Age: 20

If United have serious aspirations of competing for the Premier League and the Champions League next season, they cannot rely on Joshua Zirkzee to provide Benjamin Sesko with cover and competition. The Dutchman may even leave before the window is up, exacerbating the Manchester club’s need for another striker.

Finances may be running thin after deals for Baleba and Robinson are wrapped up, so a loan signing might make sense for this position. United have reportedly opened talks with Real Madrid over Endrick, who has no obvious pathway to first-team football at the Bernabeu following the signing of Yan Diomande.

If the Red Devils can secure Endrick on loan, this would represent something of a statement signing. The Brazilian was outstanding in his temporary stint at Lyon last season, and is certainly capable of providing Carrick with a different option to Sesko next term at Old Trafford.

All Statistics via FotMob – correct as of 14/08/2026

The cost of watching Premier League football continues to climb, with ticket prices, travel, food and drinks all adding up.

According to the Daily Mail, following any club home and away across a full season is now estimated to cost north of £3,000, once ticket prices, train travel, a pie and two pints at every match, and a replica kit are all taken into account.

For many supporters, though, it’s the price of that pint that stings wallets just as much as anything else on a matchday. With the average cost of a pint in a UK pub currently sitting at £5.50, some Premier League clubs are leaving fans considerably better off than others when it comes to enjoying a drink before or during the game.

The gap between the cheapest and most expensive clubs on this list stretches well beyond £3, a difference that can add up significantly for supporters attending multiple matches across a season, particularly those travelling from further afield.

Here’s how all 20 clubs in the Premier League compare, ranked from cheapest to most expensive.

20th-16th

All three promoted sides come in as the cheapest pints in the Premier League, with Ipswich Town having the cheapest pint on the entire list at just £3.50. A pint at Coventry’s CBS Arena will set you back just 10 pence more, whilst Hull City also remain under the £4.00 mark at £3.90. It’s then Liverpool who offer solid value, charging just £4.80 at Anfield, as Sunderland round out this group on £5.00, still comfortably below the national average.

15th-11th

Everton rank 15th at £5.50 per pint, which means only six of the 20 Premier League clubs serve a pint at the national average or below. Leeds United, Newcastle United and Bournemouth just breach that average by 10 pence, and are all level at £5.60 apiece, while Manchester United prove the priciest of this group, serving up a pint at Old Trafford for £5.80.

10th-6th

Brighton & Hove Albion match Manchester United’s price from the section above at £5.80, with Crystal Palace’s £5.90 pints making them the cheapest of any club based in London, a far cry from the now-relegated West Ham, who charged an eye-watering £7.30 last season. Nottingham Forest charge £6.00, as do Fulham, the next cheapest London club, and Manchester City, making this the most tightly-packed bracket on the list, separated by just 20 pence.

5th-1st

Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford both charge £6.00 for a pint, matching Forest, Fulham and City. Aston Villa are more expensive still at £6.10, with Chelsea dishing out £6.50 pints at Stamford Bridge, giving them second place, before Premier League champions Arsenal top the entire list by a whole 30 pence as the most expensive club in the country for a pint at £6.80, well over a pound above the national average.