Report: Arsenal plan summer swoop for £17m ‘instinctive finisher’

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Arsenal have reportedly set their sights on Turkey international forward Kerem Akturkoglu.

According to Aksam, the Gunners will “knock on Galatarasay’s door” for their player at the end of the season.

However, Arsenal aren’t the only club apparently keeping tabs on Akturkoglu.

As well as the Gunners, the likes of Tottenham, Atletico Madrid, Lyon and Wolfsburg are also in the race.

Akturkoglu, who can play across the front line, has enjoyed an impressive season for Galatasaray.

The 23-year-old has registered 11 goals and nine assists from 44 outings in all competitions.

He joined from 24 Erzincanspor in September 2020 after a staggering 20 goals in 34 outings.

Akturkoglu also boasts a good goal ratio for Turkey – three goals from eight senior caps.

His primary position is on the left flank, a position Arsenal could potentially do with bolstering.

Bukayo Saka (10 goals and 5 assists this term) has cemented his place on the right side of Arsenal’s attack.

Meanwhile, there has been talk of Gabriel Martinelli (5 goals, 4 assists) potentially being turned into a centre-forward.

Gala reportedly expect a minimum of £17million to part company with Akturkoglu.

Last summer, Breaking the Lines named Akturkoglu as one of the Superlig young players to watch out for this season.

“In terms of Kerem’s qualities, he is a very instinctive finisher,” they wrote.

“Many of his goals and chances are first time shots taken after very intelligent runs.”