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HARDER FOR ARDA

Inter Milan begin summer spending plans as they open talks with Barcelona star Arda Turan

Former Arsenal target looking for bags more game time after making only 33 starts in his two-year stint at the Nou Camp

ARDA TURAN is on Inter Milan's radar as they set about re-building this summer.

It was originally thought the Barcelona attacking midfielder was on his way to Arsenal as the replacement for Mesut Ozil.

 Arda Turan...could be heading to Inter Milan
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Arda Turan...could be heading to Inter MilanCredit: Getty Images

But this plan appears to have been dashed.


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Instead Turkish star Turan's agent Ahmet Bulut met with Milan officials this week to talk up a deal that could be worth around £18million.

Barca hope to get more for the 30-year-old.

Bulut has stated publically public that Arda wants to fulfill his contract at the Nou Camp but the reality is that the Catalan club are ready to listen to offers.

That's what they said in January when there was the chance he could to go to China.

 Barcelona will listen to offers for Turan
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Barcelona will listen to offers for TuranCredit: Rex Features
 The Turkish star was wanted by Arsenal
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The Turkish star was wanted by ArsenalCredit: AP:Associated Press

Barca hope to get at least £25m for Turan, who cost £26m from Atletico Madrid in 2015 but was unable to make his debut until January 2016 after their transfer ban was lifted.

Since then he has been restricted to 33 starts plus 22 games as a substitute. He has scored 15 goals.

Turan himself has three years left to run on his deal with Barca, but has failed to break into their starting line-up due to inconsistent performances.

He has failed to live up to his reputation since signing for Barcelona, but there is no doubting his obvious talent.

 

 

 

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