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Barcelona’s star midfielder Arda Turan has attracted the attention of multiple clubs following reports stating that his time at the La Liga champions was up.

According to the Turkish outlet Mynet, Arsenal are one of seven clubs interested in the the 29-year-old this summer.

Both Inter and AC Milan, Juventus, Monaco, Besiktas and an unnamed Chinese Super League club have also been linked with Turan this summer.

Barcelona are looking to offload Arda Turan this summer after signing both Andre Gomes and Denis Suarez. The 29-year-old struggled last season and has slipped down the pecking order following Barce’s transfer activity.

Despite being constantly linked with a move abroad Turan does have another four-years remaining on his contract with Barcelona. Turan also lifted two trophies for Barca last season and his manager Luis Enrique has backed the midfielder.

The Turkish international midfielder is currently in England with the rest of the Barca squad for pre-season training.

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