Arsenal are among the sides willing to pay Fenerbache star Arda Guler’s release clause and he wants a transfer away immediately, according to reports.
Who will join Arsenal this summer?
As widely reported, the Gunners have agreed a £105 million total fee for the transfer of West Ham United star Declan Rice, who is now expected to make the move to north London.
Arsenal, though, don’t appear to be done there after also sealing a £65 million deal to sign Kai Havertz from Chelsea. Indeed, Southampton’s Romeo Lavia is firmly on manager Mikel Arteta’s radar this summer, with Ajax defender Jurrien Timber coming as another who Arsenal are currently in talks for.
This could end up being one of Arsenal’s busiest transfer windows in recent memory, with reports suggesting they may spend north of £200 million on fresh faces.
New targets are appearing on a consistent basis too, as Emirates transfer chief Edu is credited with an interest in signing Fenerbache’s Guler.
The in-demand Turkish wonderkid, who is already capped at international level, has attracted a plethora of suitors both abroad and domestically.
Spanish outlet Diario AS expand on this, claiming Guler is wanted by “half of Europe”, with Newcastle United, Manchester United, PSG, Borussia Dortmund, Milan, Sevilla, Barcelona and even Real Madrid chasing his signature.
It is believed that the 18-year-old wants to leave Fenerbache “right away”, which is where Arsenal come in, as AS state that the north Londoners are “willing to pay” his €17.5million (£15m) alongside the aforementioned sides.
If Arsenal are to make a move for Guler, they will need to hurry, as both Barca and Real will soon make attempts to convince the player.
Who is Arda Guler?
Branded the “Turkish Messi”, Guler is amassing quite the reputation, having stood out as one of Fenerbache’s best-performing players per 90 as a teenager last campaign (WhoScored).
The talent racked up seven goal contributions in 20 league appearances over 22/23, all while averaging making more key passes per 90 than any Fenerbache player (WhoScored).
Italian football legend Andrea Pirlo, commenting on Guler recently, even said he has the potential to play anywhere in the world.
“Arda Guler is a very talented player,” Pirlo said.
“He has the potential to play anywhere in the world. He has quality, he can read the game well, and he has great technique. If he keeps developing his game, there is no limit to his potential.”
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