Premier League giants Arsenal are “close” to signing left-back Ferdi Kadioglu from Turkish side Fenerbahce, according to reports.
Arsenal have been impressive in recent transfer windows and look set to be busy again this summer.
The Gunners are expected to sign a new striker and central midfielder in the summer, but could also be forced to sign a new left-back with Oleksandr Zinchenko linked with another move.
The Ukraine international joined Arsenal from Man City in the 2022 summer transfer window for around £30 million.
Zinchenko was seen as a coup for Arsenal. However, they have fallen down the table in recent months as Mikel Arteta appointed Jakub Kivioglu and Takehiro Tomiyasu as left-backs.
Zinchenko's lack of appearances has led to growing discussions linking him with a move elsewhere. According to reports in Spain, Arsenal have 'offered' €45 million and 'this figure does not seem to deter interest from clubs who wish to sign him'. Newcastle United and Bayern Munich are being considered as destinations.
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Kadioglu has been floated as a possible replacement for Zinchenko, with Arsenal likely to sign him.
The 24-year-old has been at Fenerbahce since joining the Turkish side from Dutch side NEC Nijmegen in 2018.
The Turkish international has impressed for Fenerbahce in recent seasons. He has played 49 games in all competitions for his current team this season, scoring three goals and providing five assists.
Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri believes Arsenal are making progress on signing Kadioglu.
He tweeted: “Sources close to Ferdi Kadduoglu have confirmed that the Turkish left-back is close to the Gunners.”
“Negotiations are already underway with the player's side in order to find an agreement on personal terms. We have not yet negotiated with Fenerbahce.”
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Speaking ahead of Man City's win over Tottenham, Gunners manager Mikel Arteta praised his team for making “history” this season.
“My experience in this league over the last 20 years is that any team can beat any team,” Arteta said. “The honesty and respect everyone has for the game is amazing,” Arteta told reporters.
“We know we need a result – we need to do what we need to do in the final game – but today we really need to knock on that door, open the box of dreams and spend the last day of the season with the team. “I really wanted to live in front of the chance to win the Premier League.
“It's something we will live with and I'm very happy to be able to do it with these players and staff. 27 wins in the Premier League is the most in this football club's 130-year history. That's history, not progress.”
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