Arsenal interest in 18-year-old wonderkid Abdulkadir Omur confirmed by ex-director, Atletico Madrid also in race

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Trabzonspor’s wonderkid playmaker Abdulkadir Omur.

The 18-year-old has already secured his place in the Black Sea Storm’s starting lineup this season. Omur broke into the first team late last season and has registered two assists in five league games.

According to the Turkish outlet Ajanspor, Trabzonspor’s former technical director Sadi Tekelioglu confirmed Arsenal’s interest in the young star.

Per the source, La Liga giants Atletico Madrid are also in the race to sign the youngster.

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Omur played a starring role during last weekend’s Istanbul derby between Trabzonspor and Besiktas. The 18-year-old provided the assist for his sides first goal in a game which ended 2-2.

The young midfielder is comfortable playing centrally or out on the right-wing.

Arsenal take on Watford FC when the Premier League returns on October 14. Trabzonspor meanwhile host Akhisar as they look to return to winning ways.