Report: Arsenal keen on Basaksehir midfieler Berkay Ozcan, contract until 2024

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According to an exclusive from Transfermarkt, Arsenal remain keen on signing Basaksehir midfielder, Berkay Ozcan.

Ozcan, 22, has been impressing with the Turkish side since moving there from Hamburg in 2019 and has put in a number of fine displays this term, especially in the Champions League.

Arsenal are said to have been watching Ozcan’s progress since 2017 and with Mikel Arteta still keen on improving his squad, the Gunners could make a move in either January or the summer.

A full Turkish international, Ozcan has six caps for his country and is under contract with Baskesehir until 2024.

However, that won’t put the likes of Arsenal off, who are desperate to strengthen their midfield. Thomas Partey has proved a hit since signing, but there remain question marks over the likes of Granit Xhaka and Dani Ceballos.

Ozcan, then, could well step into the fold if the Gunners can convince Baseksehir to sell their key man.

Bite and presence, Ozcan could be a good fit – TBR View

The Turkish midfielder has a little bit of everything in his game and he would no doubt bring some bit and grit to the Arsenal midfield.

But he’s also good with the ball and would probably complement Partey quite well in a midfield two.

Basaksehir will be keen to keep their star man but they’ll know as well as anyone that Premier League riches can be tempting. Ozcan could well fancy the move to north London as he looks to keep his career on an upward trend.