Arsenal has reportedly made an initial bid of £17 million for Fenerbahce’s left-back, Ferdi Kadioglu, according to Turkish outlet Nutuk.
However, the bid is unlikely to be successful, as Fenerbahce is holding out for a transfer record £30 million.
Borussia Dortmund has also made a similar bid, but Arsenal’s interest in Kadioglu seems lukewarm, given their current depth in the left-back position.
Kadioglu, 24, has been linked to Arsenal throughout the transfer window, with rumors suggesting personal terms had been agreed upon.
However, the club’s pursuit of the Turkish international appears to have cooled, with multiple options already available for the left-back role.
Oleksandr Zinchenko, Riccardo Calafiori, Jakub Kiwior, Jurrien Timber, and Takehiro Tomiyasu are all viable options, while Kieran Tierney is currently sidelined with a long-term injury.
The rumors of Arsenal’s interest in Kadioglu may have been sparked by his agent to encourage other European clubs to meet Fenerbahce’s demands.
With the transfer window nearing its close, Arsenal’s focus is likely to shift towards strengthening their midfield and potentially adding a center-forward.
Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad is reportedly the primary midfield target for the Gunners.
Meanwhile, the striker position remains uncertain, with Eddie Nketiah potentially leaving the club.
Olympique Marseille has made a new transfer offer for the 25-year-old striker, who has shown openness to the move.
Should Nketiah depart, Arsenal may consider bringing in a new forward before the transfer window closes.
Arsenal’s bid for Ferdi Kadioglu seems unlikely to succeed, given Fenerbahce’s high asking price and the club’s existing depth in the left-back position.
The Gunners’ focus is likely to shift towards other areas of the squad, with midfield and potentially striker reinforcements being considered before the transfer window closes.