Source close to Salah denies Turkish citizenship talks as reports emerge

A source close to Mohamed Salah says Turkish officials have not contacted him about citizenship, contradicting reports he would receive it.

• A source close to Mohamed Salah told Masrawy that Turkish officials have made no official contact about granting him citizenship.
• The source said Trabzonspor management informed Salah only of a possible meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with no date set.
• Journalist Mohamed El-Qaoud claimed Salah would receive Turkish citizenship along with his wife and three children, plus a state medal.
• Salah played in Trabzonspor's 2-0 win over Gaziantep on Sunday, the club moving to third place with 22 points.