AC Milan ready to pay release clause for Turkish wonderkid Arda Guler, Barcelona interested | OneFootball

AC Milan are ready to pay the €17.5 million release clause for Fenerbahce wonderkid Arda Guler, according to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla.

The young attacker broke through at the club this season and is attracting plenty of interest.

The Serie A club want to reinforce the right side of their attack and have set their sights on the Turkey international.

Milan’s first choice is Villarreal forward Samuel Chukwueze, but the Yellow Submarines want around €40 million.

The seven-time Champions League winners are looking for other options and have turned to Guler.

The 18-year-old bagged four goals and four assists in 20 appearances for Fenerbahce in the Super Lig this season.

He also made six appearances in the Europa League, netting one goal and one assist.

Gulver debuted for the Turkish national team in their 2024 European Championship qualifier against Croatia in March.

He performed superbly in their recent qualifier against Latvia before netting his first international goal with a brilliant curling effort against Wales.

AC Milan have spoken to his agents and are awaiting positive signals before they push ahead with a deal.

Guler could be alongside Rafael Leao at the San Siro next season as Milan are ready to pay his affordable release clause.

Barcelona have also shown interest in Guler, but Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan is their primary target.

Milan’s Marcelo Brozovic is also on their wishlist. These deals will keep them occupied and stretch their dire finances, allowing AC Milan to push for the Turkish wonderkid.