In what could be a huge step in the right direction, FC Barcelona sporting director Deco has seemingly sealed an agreement in principle with Turkish sensation Arda Guler, reports Gerard Romero.
The 18-year-old Fenerbahce wonderkid has become one of the most coveted young talents in Europe and Barcelona are gunning for his signature.
Having held talks with his club and the player’s camp this week, the La Liga champions have become optimistic about their chances of signing Guler.
In fact, some reports suggest that they could seal an agreement for the transfer next week, although the youngster might have to spend the next season at Fenerbahce.
Now, it appears that Deco has secured an agreement in principle with the player over a possible transfer to Barcelona.
An attacking midfielder with a wand of a left foot, Guler is regarded as a generational talent and has top clubs like Barça, Real Madrid, AC Milan, and Arsenal gunning for his signing.
But, Deco’s trip to Turkey earlier this week might have tilted the balance in favour of the Catalan heavyweights, with Romero reporting that the former midfielder might have already closed an agreement with the teenage sensation.
As far as his arrival is concerned, most reports have been suggesting that Barça plan to bring him in next season due to their current financial situation.
However, Romero reported last night that there was increasing optimism that the Blaugrana might rope Guler in this summer itself.
The 18-year-old has a €17.5 million release clause in his contract with Fenerbahce and his wages are not expected to be very high either.
But his arrival would still be subject to the Financial Fair Play situation and it remains to be seen whether Guler does make his way to Barcelona this summer or in 2024. As things stand, though, the Catalans appear to be closing in on acquiring his services.
