- Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan could leave the club after falling out of favour
- Reports in Turkey claim that Turan’s time at the Nou Camp is coming to an end
- Gunners and Galatasaray are interested in signing him in the January window
- Ernesto Valverde has overlooked the Turkey international so far this season
Arda Turan could leave Barcelona in January with Arsenal among the clubs being alerted of his availability, according to reports in the player’s native Turkey.
The midfielder has struggled for regular first-team football at the Nou Camp since his move from Atletico Madrid in July 2015 and he is yet to make an appearance this season.
Turan has not played a single minute of the 11 matches played so far this campaign, and the 30-year-old will be offered to potential suitors when the transfer window opens in the new year.
Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan could be set for a move to the Premier League with Arsenal
Arsene Wenger is said to be a keen admirer of Turan’s talents and may make a move in January
The Turkey international earned his 100th cap for his country in the 3-0 defeat by Iceland last week, and although his Barcelona contract expires 2020, he might leave to get minutes elsewhere.
CNN in Turkey report that Arsenal have contacted the player’s representatives to learn of his intentions.
Turan’s former club Galatasaray are also keen to bring him back to Turkey.
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has overlooked the midfielder in favour of new signing Paulinho, Andre Gomes and Denis Suarez alongside the mainstays Sergi Busquets, Ivan Rakitic and Andres Iniesta.
Turan has found himself falling down the pecking order at Barcelona so far this season
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has opted to select other midfield option this term
Turan has scored five goals for the Catalan giants in 36 La Liga appearances since July 2015
