Ferdi Kadioglu has reportedly shaken hands on a move to Arsenal in the summer, as the report reveals his father’s comments.
According to Turkish outlet Karar, Ferdi Kadioglu has agreed to a move to Arsenal ahead of the summer. The report cites journalist Devrim Zengi, who insists the full-back’s father told him that he has shaken hands with the Gunners over a move in the upcoming window.
Ferdi Kadioglu agrees Arsenal move?
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been looking for a versatile full-back who will give him a different option in the squad. He has a host of other possibilities present right now. Still, there have been speculation that Oleksandr Zinchenko might depart, and the idea of playing Jakub Kiwior as a centre-back next season makes the need for another full-back apparent.
Ferdi Kadioglu’s name has not come up for the first time, with the Turkish international linked during the January transfer window. Back then, like most Premier League sides, Arsenal did not make any moves in the window owing to PSR concerns.
The 24-year-old Dutch-born full-back could be on the move in the summer, with the report stating he has an agreement in place with Arsenal. The Gunners were expected to submit an offer for Kadioglu ahead of the next window, and in the background, things might have accelerated.
There might still be a case about the transfer fee, as it appears that Arsenal has not yet opened talks with Fenerbahce. Hence, the final details will depend on the demands the Turkish outfit place for the 24-year-old Dutch-born full-back, although the expectation points towards the fee being in Arsenal’s range.
Premier League rivals are also keen on Kadioglu
Apart from Arsenal, there has been interest from Bayer Leverkusen, who might view him as a replacement for Jeremie Frimpong. There have been reports linking Aston Villa with a move, with Unai Emery looking for a player of Kadioglu’s profile.
Tottenham are also keen, as per the report, with Ange Postecoglou also seeking a full-back with a versatile profile to add to his squad ahead of the summer. If the report of the agreement with Arsenal is accurate, then it will come as a blow for other suitors, while the Gunners will bring in a brilliant player with a significant upside for the future.
