€30m Arsenal target Arda Turan asks Barcelona to wait until January before selling him

Turkey international Arda Turan has asked Barcelona to wait until January before selling him.

According to the Spanish outlet Barca Blaugranes, Turan has fallen out of favour with Barca boss Ernesto Valverde. However, the Turkey international does not want to leave.

Per the source, Turan wants to stay the main transfer window in China opens, which is in January.

The report goes onto state that the Chinese clubs were interested in Turan last year however, former Barca boss Luis Enrique blocked the move.

Premier League giants Arsenal have recently been linked with a move for Turan. The Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo claim Arsenal are interested however, they are not willing to match Barcelona’s €30m valuation.

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The former Galatasaray man has struggled to adapt to life at Barcelona following his high-profile move from Atletico Madrid.

The 30-year-old also has three-years remaining on his contract with the Catalan giants, putting him in a strong negotiation position.

Turan scored 13 times and provided seven assists in all competitions last season.