Ligue 1 giants prepare move for £24m Man United target Arda Turan who is expected to leave Barcelona this week

Monaco are the latest side to be linked with a move for out-of-favour Barcelona star Arda Turan.

The Turkey international has been closely linked with a move away from the club after falling out of favour with manager Ernesto Valverde.

According to the Turkish outlet Fanatik, Ligue 1 champions Monaco are lining up a bid for Turan.

Monaco are keen to make several transfers before the window slams shut to replace their out-bound stars. Kylian Mbappe and Thomas Lamar have both been linked with moves away from the club.

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Per the source, football agent Jorge Mendes – who has a close working relationship with both Monaco and Turan – has been discussing the move with both parties.

Fanatik goes onto state that Turan is expected to leave Barcelona by the end of the week.

Meanwhile, Spanish outlet AS claim that Man United boss Jose Mourinho is also interested in signing Turan. AS goes onto state that Mou has held talks with the Turkey international.

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