Arsenal showed interest in left-back Ferdi Kadioglu of Fenerbahce by making an offer, although Brighton & Hove Albion could be closer to acquiring the player. Under Jose Mourinho, 24-year-old Kadioglu has grown to be a major player for Fenerbahce; the Turkish team regards him at over £30 million. He is a sought-after target in the present transfer season because his achievements at the European Championships have attracted even more notice.
£30m Arsenal Target To Be Hijacked By Brighton
Mikel Arteta seeks to bolster the left-back post and give Oleksandr Zinchenko competition, so Arsenal’s first offer for Kadioglu was apparently turned down. Arsenal is interested, but Brighton with their new manager Fabian Hurzeler looks to have the advantage in the hunt to get Kadioglu. Though they aren’t nearly completed, Brighton has already made some interesting additions like Yankuba Minteh, Mats Wieffer, Ibrahim Osman, and Malick Junior Yalcouye.
According to transfer journalist Florian Plettenberg, Brighton is aggressively trying to sign Kadioglu and discussions seem to be moving well nicely. Kadioglu is a key target identified by Hurzeler; the player himself seems interested in the transfer. Brighton’s eagerness to fit the £30 million budget might help them to surpass Arsenal in this acquisition quest.
Arsenal could have to change their left-back choices, although Arteta’s priorities might turn to other parts of the team. Eddie Nketiah might be on his way out, hence the Gunners are apparently eager to recruit a new center-forward to give Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus rivalry. Arsenal is ready to allow Nketiah leave on loan to Marseille under conditions requiring a €30 million purchase commitment. Although this choice shows Arsenal’s changing objectives, it allows space for possible future acquisitions.
Under this situation, Brighton’s aggressive attitude looks to surpass Arsenal’s initiatives. If the Gunners want to guarantee top targets, they may have to move fast as their opponents are showing more clarity in the transfer market.
More news:
Bruno Guimarães has one again disproved the speculations by restating his Magpies’ allegiance. Guimarães stays concentrated on Newcastle United despite the continuous rumors connecting him with a transfer elsewhere, especially with the Gunners and Manchester City expressing interest. For some months, the Gunners have closely watched the Brazilian midfielder as they see him as a target of great importance. Given Guimarães is seen as one of Europe’s best midfield players, their interest is hardly shocking. Also eager is Manchester City, looking at him as a possible addition to their already formidable lineup. The midfielder’s exploits have put him among the most sought-after players in Europe.
Guimarães extended his contract with Newcastle last season, adding a release clause allowing him to go for the appropriate pay. But that provision expired some time ago, and no club set off it. For Newcastle supporters, who see the Brazilian as a pillar of their team’s future, this result has been a relief.
