Erik ten Hag is keen to bolster his squad in preparation for an assault on the upcoming campaign.
With Joshua Zirkzee close to finalising his move to Manchester United, defensive signings remain a priority.
Fenerbahce defensive star Ferdi Kadioglu has surfaced as an option, with reports stating the Premier League side have placed an opening offer.
As Jose Mourinho gears up for an assault on Turkish football, he will be keen to retain a pivotal squad member.
Primed for a big-money move
Kadioglu has enjoyed an impressive campaign for Sarı Kanaryalar, featuring 51 times across all competitions.
His skillset extended onto the international scene with an array of eye-catching performances at Euro 2024.
Rudy Galetti confirmed United’s interest earlier this week, with Yagiz Sabuncuoglu confirming the speculation in response.
Having spent time with the 19-time Süper Lig winners while reporting with Breaking the Lines, I can confirm that exploratory conversations have occurred between the clubs.
Mikel Arteta‘s Arsenal are also keen on the 24-year-old Netherlands-born star.
What does Kadioglu offer
Although predominantly a left-sided full-back, the defender can operate on either flank.
He is a modern attacking defender with exceptional passing ability and elite pace to cover transitions.
His ball-carrying is a fundamental asset with a top-tier success rate in take-ons.
Defensively, his pressing ability maximises a philosophy of a forward-thinking side, fitting hand-in-hand with Ten Hag‘s systematic approach.
When factoring his work rate amongst his domestic peers, the former NEC Nijmegen man is destined for a big-money move to an elite European outfit.
With a market value of €21 Million, a potential move transfer with the Ineos strategy of identifying the ‘next big thing’ – working nicely within the Profit and Sustainability parameters.
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