Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing 24-year-old Dutch-born Turkish utility man Ferdi Kadioglu from Fenerbahce.
A report from the Turkish publication Star has claimed that Arsenal will scout Fedi Kadioglu in action today, and it remains to be seen whether they decide to make a move for him in the summer.
The 24-year-old Dutch-born defender can operate as a full-back as well as a winger, making him a utility man. He has two goals and three assists to his name across all competitions thus far this season. He will help Arsenal improve defensively and contribute in the attacking phase of play as well. So, it is hardly surprising they are interested in him.
The defender will likely compete with Oleksandr Zinchenko if he moves to Arsenal. The Ukrainian international is currently the only reliable left-back at the club. Kieran Tierney is expected to be sold permanently in the summer. Signing another left-back would be a wise decision for Mikel Arteta, and it would allow him to rotate his quad and keep the key players fresh.
Arsenal are pushing for the league title this season, and they will be hoping to compete for major trophies consistently. They need a deeper squad with more quality to match up to the likes of Manchester City, who have also shown interest in him.
Ferdi Kadioglu would be a useful addition
Kadioglu would be a quality addition to the Arsenal squad. The 24-year-old has proven himself in the Turkish Super Lig and will look to make the step up to the Premier League now. This is the right time for him to take the next step in his development, and moving to the Premier League will be a tempting opportunity.
Arsenal are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they will provide him with the platform to compete for trophies regularly. In addition, they are likely to be able to offer him a more lucrative contract compared to the Turkish club. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can secure an agreement over a reasonable fee in the coming months.
Arsenal will not want to pay over the odds for the versatile defender. They have spent substantial amounts of money in recent windows, and the Gunners will need to comply with the financial regulations. It will be interesting to see if the 24-year-old defender can impress the Arsenal scouts with his performances during the remaining weeks of the season.
