Arsenal want to sign the next Mesut Ozil and could take him for £ 25 million.
That’s according to reports from Turkey, who claim the Gunners are still busy in the transfer market, despite being linked to a number of new stars to bolster their young team.
Mikel Arteta has tied the transfers of Gabriel Jesus in front, Fabio Vieira in midfield and Matt Turner as a substitute goalkeeper, and the young Marquinhos has also joined the squad. Still, he would like to sign another right winger to lighten Bukayo Saka’s load, attention, along with a left defender to protect himself.
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Now, reports in Turkey claim that teenage sensation Arda Guler is ready for the Emirates Stadium, with the young striker perhaps an alternative to Raphinha, with the Brazilian ready to move to Chelsea or Barcelona, according to others rumors.
Local media Aksam (opens in a new tab) says Arsenal have “started the transfer process” and that the youngster “is going to the best league in the world at 17”, after having impressed at home born at Fenerbahce, who Arsenal’s former record signing Mesut Ozil joined when his contract in north London was terminated in January 2021.
Guler has made comparisons between him and the legendary German game creator, thanks to his light complexion and his left foot wand, with Ozil himself praising his teammate.
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Despite playing a total of just 373 minutes with Fener last season, Guler scored eight goals and assists.
The Gooners may feel old to know that the wonderful boy was born in February 2005, meaning he is younger than the club’s iconic 49-match unbeaten series. If he came to Arteta, he would become the first senior player in the history of the club born after that season.
Guler is worth about £ 5.4 million for Transfermarkt (opens in a new tab).
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