Revealed: Details behind Arsenal ace reportedly holding talks with Turkish giants
Arsenal were reported to have held talks with Galatasaray sporting director Cenk Ergun in London over the transfer of Mohamed Elneny last week.
Turkish outlet Fotospor were the first to break the story which was later picked up in the British press.
A source close to Galatasaray has revealed to Turkish-Football the latest behind the report.
Ergun was not actually in London but in France were he held talks with West Ham winger Sofiane Feghouli.
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The Lions are however, interested in Elneny and have held talks through intermediaries.
Galatasaray have not made Arsenal an offer and negotiations are not at an advanced stage.
The Istanbul giants have prioritised signing a central midfielder and the Egyptian international is on the shortlist.
Galatasaray will make Arsenal an enquiry regarding his availability and price.
The Lions would not however, be prepared to sign Elneny on a permanent deal and would want him on loan.
Elneny does have three years remaining on his Arsenal contract and is understood to be happy in London.
The 25-year-old started just eight Premier League games for the Gunners last season and appeared in a total of 14 clashes.
