According to a Turkish media takvim, Arsenal will begin official contacts with Fenerbahce to sign left back Ferdi Kadioglu next month.
The Gunners have been linked with the Turkish defender in recent weeks and journalist Sacha Tavolieri recently reported that discussions are underway on personal terms.
takvim We now report that Arsenal plan to send officials in June to initiate official contacts with Fenerbahce. The Super Lig team is open to negotiating the defender's offer transfer for more than £26 million.
Kadioglu is interested in a move to north London with the Gunners, provided a suitable deal is agreed.
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The 24-year-old has been brilliant from the left-back position for Fenerbahce this season despite being right-footed. He has recorded 3 goals and 5 assists in 50 games, but has also impressed with his defensive work.
Kadioglu has won 5.9 duels and 2 tackles due to league exit. He has averaged 6.5 recoveries with 1.6 clearances. The Turkish star has also stood out in the final third with 1.6 dribbles per appearance.
The left back has also shown himself well with the ball at his feet. If Arsenal were to sign him this summer, there could be a possible exit, considering the wide options in the position in the current first-team squad.
Arsenal had Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jakub Kiwior and Takehiro Tomiyasu as their first-team left-back options in the just-concluded campaign. Outside of the trio, Zinchenko seems likely to be fired.
The Ukrainian star was far from his best during the 2023/24 season and could make way for the defensively better Kadioglu. Judging by the player's stance, a deal could be straightforward if a transfer fee can be agreed.
As well as a left-back, Arsenal could be in the transfer market for a new centre-back. Ajax's wonderful boy Jorrel Hato He has been linked of late and could be seen as a possible upgrade for Kiwior to compete with Gabriel Magalhaes.
