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Atletico Madrid eye Arsenal midfielder as Chelsea and Man United swoop for Arda Turan
ATLETICO MADRID are said to be eyeing Santi Cazorla as a replacement for Premier League-bound Arda Turan.
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Turan has been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United, meaning the La Liga side must find a replacement.
And according to Spanish newspaper Marca, Santi Cazorla tops the bill to fill the Turkish international's shoes.
Atletico boss Diego Simeone is said to be a huge fan of Cazorla and told radio station Cadena Cope of his interest in the 30-year-old in February.
However, Cazorla confirmed he was happy at Arsenal despite the rumours linking him with a return to La Liga.
Diego Simeone is said to be keen on Santi Cazorla
He said: "I'm very happy here at Arsenal and I've got two more years on my contract.
"I only think about getting better at this club. I'm very happy here and I don't think about leaving right now."
But the recent Turan developments may add weight to the move for Cazorla, and the £29million fee Atletico should receive may help facilitate a deal.
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