£24m Man United target refuses to leave Barcelona amid links to Euro giants

Arda Turan Man United transfer news

£24m Man United target refuses to leave Barcelona amid links to Euro giants

Turkey international midfielder Arda Turan looks set to remain at Barcelona despite numerous reports linking him with a move away from he club.

Reports from Turkey this morning suggested that Turan was set for a move to Galatasaray. According to Fanatik, the Istanbul giants had struck a deal with Barcelona to loan Turan for two seasons.

However, Sport have claimed that Turan has refused to leave Barcelona this summer. The 30-year-old has three-years remaining on his current deal with the Catalan giants and appears to be in no mood to leave.

Turan was also linked with a move to Manchester United by Spanish outlet AS. Per the source, United boss Jose Mourinho held a keen interest in signing Turan over the summer.

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The Turkey international has fallen out of favour with Barca boss Ernesto Valverde. Turan – who joined Barca for £24m in 2015 – was omitted from Valverde’s squads for the opening two La Liga games of the season.

Barcelona take on Espanyol this weekend in the Spanish league.