Arsenal given massive transfer boost as Barcelona look to sell £21m target this summer

Arsenal have been given a major transfer boost in their pursuit of Arda Turan.

Barcelona will consider offers for the Turkish international star this summer according to Marca.

Per the source, Barca will have to sell several players if they are to have a summer overhaul.

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Turan has been named as one of the players that the reigning league champions are prepared to sell, the other being Jeremy Mathieu.

The experienced midfielder is reported to be unhappy with the current situation and he does have another three-years remaining on his contract so Barca could struggle to force him out.

The Turkish midfielder has struggled for regular playing time this season partly down to injuries.

Turan has looked strongest playing as a replacement for Neymar this season and has 13 goals as well as seven assists.

The 30-year-old has looked less convincing playing in Iniesta’s role which poses a problem regarding his future as Barca are looking for a replacement for their ageing star.

Arsenal have been closely linked with Turan over recent weeks and Mundo Deportivo reported that talks have already been held with his agent Ahmet Bulut.

Barcelona would reportedly consider an offer worth £21 million for Turan.

The attacking midfielder is the most successful Turkish international in history – outside the Super Lig – in regards to silverware won.

Turan has lifted every domestic trophy in Turkey as well as Spain and the Europa League and European Super Cup.

The former Atletico Madrid man would become the second fluent Turkish speaking player at Arsenal along with Mesut Ozil if he were to join this summer.