AC Milan Pursues Turkish Wonderkid Arda Güler as Barcelona Lurks

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Young talent Arda Güler on AC Milan’s radar

AC Milan is making bold moves in the transfer market as they set their sights on Turkish wonderkid Arda Güler. The Serie A club, known for their rich history and success in European competitions, is eager to reinforce the right side of their attack, and Güler has emerged as a prime target.

While Güler’s release clause is a modest €17.5 million, negotiations have hit a roadblock due to his father’s demands. Seeking a signing bonus between €18 million and €20 million, Güler’s family is looking to secure a favorable deal for their young talent.

Initially, Milan had their eyes set on Villarreal forward Samuel Chukwueze, but the Spanish club’s hefty valuation of €40 million has forced the Italian giants to explore other options. This has led them to turn their attention to Güler, an 18-year-old prodigy who impressed in the Super Lig this season.

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While at Fenerbahce, Güler showcased his potential by notching up four goals and four assists in 20 appearances. He also made valuable contributions in the Europa League, scoring one goal and providing one assist in six matches. The young talent has wasted no time impacting the international stage, debuting for the Turkish national team in their European Championship qualifier against Croatia earlier this year.

Güler’s standout performance in a recent qualifier against Latvia further solidified his reputation, culminating in a memorable goal against Wales. The young star curled the ball into the net with finesse, announcing himself to the world with a moment of brilliance.

AC Milan has taken the necessary steps to secure Güler’s services by engaging in discussions with his agents. The club eagerly awaits positive signals before proceeding with the deal. If successful, Güler could find himself lining up alongside Rafael Leao at the iconic San Siro stadium next season, as Milan is prepared to activate his affordable release clause.

However, Barcelona has also expressed interest in Güler, although their primary focus is securing the services of Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan. Milan faces competition in pursuing the Turkish sensation, but their determination to sign him remains steadfast.