Man United transfer news: Barcelona confirm Red Devils target to leave this week

Manchester United have received a boost in the race to sign Barcelona star Arda Turan.

The Turkey international looks set to leave the Catalan giants this summer. Turan doesn’t appear to feature on Ernesto Valverde’s future plans at Barce.

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According to Barcelona director Roberto Fernandez, several players will leave the club this week.

“We are expecting several players to complete their moves away from the club by Wednesday,” Fernandez stated when asked about Turan’s future, according to Fanatik.

Spanish outlet AS claim that Man United boss Jose Mourinho is interested in signing Turan. Per the source the Portuguese tactician has held talks with the 30-year-old.

Meanwhile, the Sun has linked Premier League duo Liverpool and Arsenal with a move for Turan.

The Turkey international was signed by Barcelona from Atletico Madrid for £24 million back in July 2015. Turan was left out of the Barcelona squad which faced Alaves over the weekend.