Arsenal launch £17m transfer bid for Fenerbahce star Kadioglu who fans are convinced ‘plays everywhere but in goal’

ARSENAL have reportedly launched a £17million bid for Fenerbahce full-back Ferdi Kadioglu.

Mikel Arteta is eager to strengthen his squad this summer after narrowly missing out on the Premier League title.

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The Gunners have already been linked with several players including Benjamin Sesko, Viktor Gyokeres and Bruno Guimaraes.

But according to Turkish outlet Ajan Spor, Kadioglu has emerged as a top target.

The 24-year-old has been on Arteta’s radar in recent months.

Arsenal have allegedly launched a bid worth £17m in an attempt to sign him.

However, Fenerbahce want around £30m for the full-back.

Borussia Dortmund are also understood to be interested and have already tabled a £21m offer.

Despite starring primarily as a left-back, Kadioglu can also play as a right-back, midfielder and a winger.

Describing his style of play on social media, one fan wrote: “He plays almost every position except Goalkeeper! He’s predominantly right footed though so I could see him as Saka‘s back up and then used at fullback whenever needed.”

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The Turkish international made 51 appearances for Fenerbahce this season, scoring three goals and assisting five.

Should he join Arsenal, Kadioglu could become Arteta’s first choice left-back.

However, he would have to compete with Jurrien Timber – who returned from an ACL injury last month – Oleksandr Zinchenko and Takehiro Tomiyasu.

The Gunners kick off the 2024-25 Premier League campaign at home against Wolves in August.

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