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Arsenal ‘agree to sell David Ospina’ to Turkish giants Fenerbahce in £6million deal this summer

Columbian international is believed to have become frustrated at the Emirates and is searching for more frequent game time

ARSENAL have reportedly 'agreed to sell' David Ospina to Fenerbahce for £6million ahead of the summer transfer window.

The Colombian international is believed to have had enough of being second choice behind Petr Cech and is looking to become a first-choice 'keeper once again.

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David Ospina is expected to earn £40,000-a-week if he moved to TurkeyCredit: Rex Features

The 28-year-old's current contract expires in 2019 and it's believed if he does make the switch to the Turkish Super Lig he will pocket £40,000-a-week.


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According to , Fenerbahce are interested in signing Ospina - offering him an opportunity to become their No 1 'keeper.

The former Nice player has featured just 13 times for the Gunners and has featured mostly in the Champions League and the FA Cup.

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He has featured just twice in the Premier League this season - once as a substitute during Arsenal's 3-1 defeat to West Brom, after Cech picked up an injury.

Petr Cech picked up an injury against West BromCredit: Reuters
David Ospina started his first league game of the season against Man CityCredit: Richard Pelham

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Before starting last Sunday's 2-2 draw against Manchester City, after Cech had still not recovered from the knock.

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Ospina would be brought in to as a long-term successor to replace 35-year-old Volkan Demirel, who is their current first-choice goalkeeper.

Demirel has been at the club for the majority of his career - after joining in 2002.

David Ospina is usually only restricted to cup matchesCredit: PA:Press Association
The Arsenal man would replace former Turkey international Volkan DemirelCredit: Reuters
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