Always on the alert for footballing talents that have the potential to make their mark on the pitch, FC Barcelona have been emphasizing the signing of young talents even more in the last few years because of their finances.
One such player who has impressed in the last season and caught the eye of Barcelona’s scouts is the Turk Arda Guler. The youngster is one of the hottest prospects in European football right now, and big clubs throughout Europe are in contention to sign him for the next season.
FC Barcelona are in this race for the talented youngster, but their financial condition might be a handicap when they go against some of the biggest and richest clubs on the continent.
According to SPORT, in addition to Barcelona, Premier League sides including Newcastle and Arsenal are interested in the player. From the Serie A, AC Milan are the most interested, while Barcelona’s traditional rivals, Real Madrid are also competing for the player’s signature.
One of the problems that Barcelona and other clubs may face in their pursuit of the player would be the high commission or signing bonus that the player’s representatives are demanding if a move materializes.
If the player is unable to come to terms with any of these teams, he can extend his contract with Fenerbahce to 2025, which will also significantly increase his release clause which currently stands at €17.5 million.
Meanwhile, Barcelona are entirely convinced by the player from a sporting perspective, and both Xavi and Deco have given their approval for his signing.
The club has already started contacts with his representatives, but any possibility of him joining the Catalan club will depend on the FFP situation, and the sales of players like Umtiti, Collado, Dest, Lenglet, etc.