Euro giants close in on £24m Man United transfer target, Barcelona keen to sell

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Euro giants close in on £24m Man United transfer target Arda Turan, Barcelona keen to sell

Turkey international Arda Turan is nearing an exit from Barcelona this summer, despite the La Liga transfer window slamming shut last week.

The 30-year-old has been closely linked with a move to Galatasaray. Fortunately for the Istanbul giants, the Turkish . League transfer window remains open until September 8.

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According to the Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Galatasaray are optimistic about their chances of signing Turan this summer.

Per the source, the Lions are hoping to sign Turan on a loan deal. Barcelona were previously against allowing their midfielder to leave in loan however, Galatasaray are the only club to table an offer for Turan.

Spanish outlet AS recently claimed that Man United boss Jose Mourinho had expressed an interested Turan.

Turan made the move Barcelona from Atletico Madrid for £24 million two years ago.

The Turkey international racked up seven assists and scored 13 goals in 30 games for Barca last term. Turan is currently on international duty with the Turkey national team.