As Arteta aims to strengthen a crucial area, Arsenal is nearing the completion of a £22m signing for a star player
According to the Turkish newspaper Takvim, Arsenal is close to reaching a deal to sign player Sacha Boey from Galatasaray this summer.
The Gunners are expected to remain active during the upcoming transfer window as they get ready to strengthen their roster in order to compete on all fronts starting with the 2019–2020 season.
This summer, Mikel Arteta has placed a strong emphasis on improving the midfield, but it also looks that the Spanish coach plans to improve the right-back position.
Arsenal has recently been linked with a few fullbacks, including Joao Cancelo, Ridle Baku, and Ivan Fresneda. Boey, however, has recently been under serious attack.
The Takvim source claims that Arsenal has reportedly made a £15 million offer to acquire Boey this summer and has given the move serious consideration.
The report claims that Boey Galatasaray has rejected Arsenal’s initial offer and now wants at least £22 million (€25 million) in exchange for letting their top player leave. Takvim, though, asserts that Cimbom might eventually back down and accept a payment of roughly £17 million (€20 million).
The source claims that in order to expedite a Boey transfer this summer, Arsenal expects to meet with Galatasaray this week. In order to strengthen their fullback position, it is therefore likely that Arsenal will purchase the defender.
Boey has recently made a name for himself after putting up exceptional performances this season, contributing four times and keeping 13 clean sheets in 31 Super Lig games. The 22-year-old’s standout performances for Galatasaray in the Premier League appear to have drawn Arsenal’s attention.
The young player is quick, agile, can play out from the back, and has exceptional game reading abilities. He also has outstanding defensive characteristics. He is a talented player with big potential, so if Arsenal can buy him during the upcoming transfer window, he would be a great acquisition.
To watch if Arsenal is ultimately successful in obtaining Boey this summer so they can bolster their defense for the upcoming season, it will be fascinating.