Arsenal hold direct talks with £21m Barcelona star who was spotted in meeting with Inter Milan officials, £15m China bid rejected

Arsenal could face competition for Barcelona target Arda Turan following reports in Italy.

Turan’s agent Ahmet Bulut was spotted in talks with Inter club official Piero Ausilio last week.

The surprise meeting fuelled already existing rumours regarding Inter plotting a move for the Turkish international.

The 30-year-old was also made another offer from China but turned down the opportunity to head East.

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Turkish sports outlet Sporx reported that Turan received an €18 million offer from China which he rejected.

The bookmakers favourites to sign Turan is however, Arsenal.

Ladbrokes have priced the North London based outfit at odds of 2/5 to be Turan’s next destination.

Arsenal have held talks with Bulut according to Mundo Deportivo.

Per the source, Barca would be prepared to accept €25 million [£21m] for the attacking midfielder who has another three-years remaining on his contract at the end of the season.

Turan would become the first high profile Turkish international to join Arsenal should he make the move.

The experienced attacking midfielder would be joining Germany international of Turkish origin Mesut Ozil if the transfer were to go ahead.

Turan is happy at Barcelona but faces an uncertain future at the reigning champions.

Current manager Luis Enrique will leave at the end of the season and ultimately it will be up to his successor whether he has plans for Turan moving forward.