Here we go: Arsenal have accepted £98,000 per week terms to sign a £29.8 million defender following the latest Jurrien Timber injury updates. The player is likely to be on standby to watch Arsenal’s game tomorrow as his physical will be completed today.
Arsenal have reportedly agreed to personal terms of £98,000 per week for a potential defensive signing, following updates on Jurrien Timber’s injury. The deal, involving a £29.8 million transfer, includes the player undergoing a medical examination, with the expectation that he could be present to observe Arsenal’s next match.
According to reports from Turkish media outlet Nutuk, Arsenal has made an initial bid to acquire Fenerbahce’s left-back, Ferdi Kadioglu. The 24-year-old has been linked to Arsenal since the transfer window opened, and it is believed that personal terms have been agreed upon. The Gunners have reportedly offered £17 million, but Borussia Dortmund has also entered the race with a similar bid. However, Fenerbahce is holding firm on a £30 million valuation, which would set a new transfer record for the Turkish Super Lig.
Despite Arsenal’s interest, the likelihood of securing Kadioglu’s transfer seems slim. Kadioglu, who initially played as a forward, has transitioned into a defensive role, performing well at both full-back positions. Nevertheless, Arsenal already has several options for the left-back spot, including Oleksandr Zinchenko, Riccardo Calafiori, and Takehiro Tomiyasu. Moreover, Kieran Tierney is set to return from a hamstring injury, adding further competition.
In light of these factors, Arsenal is expected to focus on other areas of the squad, particularly in the midfield, with Mikel Merino of Real Sociedad being a key target. The club may also consider a striker if Eddie Nketiah transfers to Marseille, who are reportedly keen on signing him.
