Premier League suitors will need to pay €25 million for Turkish prodigy Arda Guler, with Arsenal and Liverpool among those eyeing the 17-year-old.
According to Turkish outlet Aksam, Fenerbahce have placed a €25 million price tag on 17-year-old attacking midfield prodigy Arda Guler. Liverpool and Arsenal are keen on signing the teenage wonderkid, who has been touted as Mesut Ozil’s long-term heir.
The market has picked up pace, with big clubs plucking out top young talents from smaller clubs. English clubs, in particular, have seen an influx of moves for teenage stars who are touted as potential superstars of the future.
The big English clubs have been keen on adding prodigious talents to their Under-19, Under-23 and first teams and have extensively scouted young talents from all over the world. For example, Arsenal recently signed Sao Paulo teenager Marquinhos for a small fee, while Liverpool and Manchester City have done similar business.
Liverpool have signed Harvey Elliot and Fabio Carvalho in recent windows, and these stars are primed to excel in the coming years. The Premier League heavyweights remain open to adding such talents to their ranks in addition to experienced players.
One player on the radar of clubs such as Arsenal and Liverpool is Fenerbahce teenager Arda Guler, who had his breakthrough season with the Turkish club in 2021/22. The 17-year-old’s performances have made him one of the most sought-after talents in Europe.
Fenerbahce have set a €25 million price tag on Guler after reportedly receiving a bid from Lyon worth only €10 million. The Turkish giants know the qualities of their talent and do not want to let him leave on the cheap. The price tag seems reasonable financially, with heavy interest coming from Premier League clubs.
Arsenal have been keen on signing Guler, as Mikel Arteta wants to add more talented youngsters to the setup below the first team. While the Fenerbahce wonderkid has shown signs he could be ready for senior action, the Gunners may want to develop him further and integrate him after some time with the under-23 side.
Similarly, Liverpool have been monitoring Guler, as Jurgen Klopp continues to build a solid squad for the present and future. Moreover, young players have developed pretty steadily under the German manager’s tutelage, making Liverpool an attractive prospect.
For now, both Arsenal and Liverpool are busy with the more urgent acquisitions and could lend their focus on young additions late in the window. In any case, Guler would be a top signing for both clubs, each of whom have signed creative players such as the 17-year-old wonderkid in recent years.
