Barcelona set to compete with PSG and Arsenal in race to sign 18-year-old wonderkid: Reports
Barcelona are reportedly set to compete with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal for the signature of Turkish sensation Arda Guler.
As reported by Spanish media outlet El Nacional, the Fenerbahce wonderkid has been attracting interest from some of the biggest clubs across Europe, including the Blaugrana.
Barcelona, who are on course to win the La Liga title this season, are believed to be looking to bolster their squad ahead of the next season.
It has been reported that the Catalan giants have identified the 18-year-old as a target for the summer. However, Guler has also attracted interest from clubs like PSG, Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Napoli.
The Turkish sensation is just 18 years of age and is already pretty much a regular for the Istanbul-based side. He has made 46 appearances at the senior level for the Turkish Super Lig side and has also been capped twice by Turkey.
The wonderkid has played 30 games across competitions this season, having contributed six goals and four assists.
He is a left-footed midfielder who is most comfortable as a number 10 but has also played as a number eight, as well as a wide playmaker.
El Nacional claims that Fenerbahce are expected to demand a fee in the region of €20 million for their priced asset. Barcelona are unlikely to be able to afford the fee due to their financial struggles, which could pave the way for the other suitors.
Barcelona reactivate operation to sign Premier League midfielder as Sergio Busquets' replacement
Barcelona have reportedly reignited their interest in Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans as they look for a capable successor to Sergio Busquets.
Tielemans has been a player in demand in recent times, especially due to the fact that he is set to be available on a free transfer. His contract with Leicester City is set to expire.
The Belgium international was heavily linked with a potential move to the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool last summer.
However, a move failed to materialize, but he looks destined to leave the Foxes on a free transfer this summer. The former AS Monaco player was also linked with a move to Barcelona in the past, but it appeared that the Catalan giants shifted their interest elsewhere.
According to Fichajes, they have reignited their interest in Tielemans as a Bosman move in the upcoming summer transfer window.
The midfielder is reportedly being considered the long-term replacement of Sergio Busquets by Barca.
Tielemans has made a total of 192 appearances for Leicester City till date, having scored 28 goals and registered 25 assists.