Agent responds to reports that Barcelona star has agreed terms with Arsenal
Barcelona star Arda Turan has been closely linked with a move to Arsenal this season.
El Desmarque claimed that Turan has agreed terms with Arsenal and that Barcelona want a £26 million transfer fee.
In a similar report Haberturk claim the 30-year-old is on the verge of joining the Premier League outfit.
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Turan’s agent Ahmet Bulut has however, poured cold water on the transfer rumours.
Bulut denied being in talks with Arsenal and underlined that Turan will see out his contract which runs until 2020.
“Arda is not going anywhere. Barcelona’s directors are happy with him,” Bulut is quoted as saying by Spanish outlet AS.
“We haven’t spoken to any club about a transfer. The stories that have come out in the media that he will be leaving have annoyed Arda.
“And nor has it gone down well with board members at the club – Arda Turan will see out his contract.
“He will stay at Barca until 2020.”
Bulut may be confident that Turan will be staying and he does have another three-years remaining on his contract.
It is however, worth stating that Turan was dropped from Barca’s last five games of the season and his subdued celebrations after the Copa del Rey final were interpreted in the Turkish press as a sign he will be leaving.
Also reports in Spain have been leaking stories that recently appointed manager Ernesto Valverde has given the board the green light to sell the experienced attacking midfielder.
AS report that the Barcelona CEO wants £36 million [€41m] for the 30-year-old.
Turan scored 13 times and provided seven assists in all competitions for Barcelona this season.
