The Police Club is close to concluding a controversial deal in the summer transfer market, having entered serious negotiations to acquire the young Al-Mina'a striker Salem Ahmed, who is 25 years old, in a move that surprised the Iraqi football community and raised many questions.

Reports indicate that if the deal is completed, it will be one of the strangest moves in the local market, especially since the player did not deliver the expected level last season with Al-Mina'a, where he faced repeated criticism from the club's fans due to his weak offensive contributions and lack of impactful presence on the pitch.

Observers believe that Salem Ahmed's transfer to the Police, if completed, will be classified as a surprising and perhaps laughable deal, given that the Baghdad team has a rich history of signing distinguished stars and high-value professionals, while the young striker has not yet proven himself sufficiently in the Iraqi league.

Nevertheless, the Police administration may view the deal from a different angle, whether for reasons related to expanding the base of young local players or giving the striker a second chance to prove himself with a club that always aspires for titles, especially since the competitive atmosphere within the Police could push the player to change his image and present a different level from what he showed at Al-Mina'a.

The fans, for their part, have shown a clear division between supporters who believe that giving the player a new opportunity could bring some surprises, and opponents who see the deal as unproductive and a step backward compared to the Police's great ambitions, especially since the team is facing strong local and continental commitments.