Al Jazira, a club from the United Arab Emirates Pro League, has made a 4.3 million US Dollar offer to Trabzonspor for Salih Malkoçoğlu, a 21-year-old Turkish defender who also plays in central midfield. The Trabzonspor management is receptive to the sale, as the player is considered unlikely to get significant playing time in the current squad rotation. The clubs are discussing the details of the transfer, and it is reported that Al Jazira has also offered a good salary to Malkoçoğlu. If the transfer is completed, he will join goalkeeper Ersin Destanoğlu, who recently signed with the club after his contract with Beşiktaş expired. The transfer of Salih Malkoçoğlu to the Arabian Peninsula is expected to become official soon. Malkoçoğlu, who has one cap and one goal for the Türkiye U21 team, joined Trabzonspor in July 2024 and his contract runs until June 2028. He made 15 appearances in the Süper Lig during the 2025/2026 season, and his current market value is listed at €1.50m by Transfermarkt.