Arsenal contact 18yo’s representatives, described by Ozil as future ‘world star’ | OneFootball

In the latest Arsenal transfer news, the Gunners have reportedly approached the representatives of Fenerbahce midfielder, Arda Guler.

With an interesting clause in the teenager’s contract and an endorsement from Mesut Ozil, could this be the summer steal Arsenal are looking for?

In a move that’s bound to ruffle the feathers of several top-flight clubs, Arsenal have reportedly ‘contacted representatives’ of Fenerbahce’s midfield prodigy, Arda Guler, signalling a possible summer transfer.

The move places Arsenal, along with Newcastle United, at the forefront in the race for the Turkish international’s signature.

Arsenal player, Mesut Ozil, who shared the Fenerbahce dressing room with Guler, hailed the young Turk as a potential ‘world star’.

The youngster’s contract situation at Fenerbahce provides a tantalising twist to the narrative. Guler’s contract has a €30 million release clause, yet a failure to clock 1,500 minutes this season would lower it to a mere €5 million.

As of now, the player has seen 1,459 minutes of play, with one league game remaining.

Securing Guler for a potentially bargain price would be a strategic masterstroke but his club have built up his minutes in the last games of the season, trying to ensure they get the full amount of his release clause.

Guler hadn’t played more than 78 minutes in a game until the end of April when he suddenly began to clock up full 90s.