Barcelona offered to sign 18-year-old Fenerbahce prodigy Arda Guler in the 2024 summer transfer window, with Real Madrid battling with them.
According to a report by Haber Global, Deco’s recent trip to Turkey ended with Barcelona offering a deal for the 2024 summer transfer window to Fenerbahce for Arda Guler. Such an arrangement will see the 18-year-old remaining at Fenerbahce for another season. Meanwhile, the Catalan giants are at war with Real Madrid for the teenage sensation.
Arda Guler is the talk of the town in his homeland after his breakthrough 2022/23 campaign with Fenerbahce. The Turkish whizkid established himself as a regular for the Yellow Canaries. And he has also risen in stature on the international stage with Turkey, scoring a goal in the recent international break.
The 18-year-old contributed to 13 goals in 35 games in all competitions this past season. Guler found the back of the net six times while providing seven assists. That is a solid tally for a player in his formative years. Meanwhile, the youngster’s progress has captured the attention of several top clubs, including Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Reports this week have suggested that Barcelona and Real Madrid, along with AC Milan, lead the race to secure Guler’s services. But the Blaugrana might have the edge over Los Blancos and the other suitors after the most recent developments. These saw new sporting director Deco travelling to Turkey to discuss a deal for the young midfielder.
Haber Global has now revealed the details of the talks between Deco and Fenerbahce. And the Barcelona director has offered to secure Guler’s services in the 2024 summer transfer window instead of this year. That might be an attractive proposition for the Turkish club as they can keep the youngster for another season.
Meanwhile, a report from MARCA has suggested that Barcelona and Real Madrid are at war for Guler’s signature. And there have been claims that the 18-year-old dreams about joining Los Blancos when he leaves Fenerbahce. But with Barcelona making the first move, Real Madrid’s response will be intriguing.
Apart from the two clubs and AC Milan, several other high-profile clubs are keen on signing Guler, particularly those from the Premier League. But every other suitor is now behind Barcelona following Deco’s trip to Turkey.
