Arsenal transfer target ‘the Turkish Messi’ has huge hidden fee in contract despite £17.5m release clause
THE “TURKISH MESSI” who Arsenal are attempting to sign reportedly has a £17.5million release clause in his contract - but a deal would come with a potential huge hidden fee too.
Barcelona, in addition to the Gunners, are among the big clubs to have been tracking Fenerbahce’s attacking midfielder Arda Guler.
But revealed that it is Dutch side Ajax that are most likely to win the race for Guler if Fenerbahce fail to persuade him to sign a new contract.
The 18-year-old had enhanced his reputation with a stunning goal for Turkey against Wales in last week’s Euro 2024 qualifier victory.
The teenager recorded six goals and seven assists in 35 appearances for Fener last season.
He has two years left on his current contract, which was thought to include a £15m release clause.
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However, now are claiming that fee is actually £17.5m and that Real Madrid have now entered the chase for his signature.
But they also explained that a number of clubs are being put off by the “extra commission” being demanded by Fenerbahce.
They claim that the Turkish club are demanding a 20 per cent cut of any future transfer fee.
And that is just one extra string attached as Fenerbahce also want a number of other add-ons that would make the fee “significantly” more than the £17.5m.
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Guler is held in supremely high regard by retired Turkish-born Germany international and Arsenal star Mesut Ozil.
In fact, Ozil believes the teenager is BETTER than he was at the same age.
He said of his former Fenerbahce team-mate: “Is there a number 10 better than me?
“I can think of a name, I have a brother that I believe in, may God protect him: his name is Arda Guler.”
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