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Arsenal make £26m bid for Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan - report
ARSENAL have reportedly made a £26million bid for Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan.
Arda Turan - 5 things you need to know
Turan made just 14 La Liga appearances last season as he struggled to break into the team ahead of Andres Iniesta, Ivan Rakitic and Sergio Busquets in midfield.
Earlier this month Turan's agent admitted the Turkish star would consider his future if Barcelona were prepared to sell him.
Ahmed Bulut told Cadena Cope radio station: "At this moment, I haven't spoken with any club in the world, but if Barcelona say that he isn't in their plans then it'll be a different story."
Arda Turan could leave Barcelona this summer
But reports in Spain suggested Barcelona were now considering offers for Turan.
And Spanish outlet Marca claim Arsenal have offered £26.4m (30m euros) for the 30-year-old.
The report says Turan's advisers have been told to consider any offers they receive.
It is also said Inter Milan are also interested in signing Turan and could provide some competition to Arsenal.
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