Man Utd 'meet with Arsenal target's representatives' after £17m bid made

Manchester United could be about to beat Arsenal to the signing of Fenerbahce defender Ferdi Kadioglu after holding talks with his representatives, according to reports. Kadioglu is one of the biggest stars in the Turkish Super Lig and is said to be attracting no shortage of interest this summer.

The 24-year-old was recently linked with Brighton but has also been mentioned in connection with a potential move to north London. It was reported earlier this week that Arsenal had submitted a formal bid of around £17million in the hope of snapping him up.

However, it seems as though United could swoop in and steal Kadioglu from under the noses of their Premier League rivals. According to Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, the Red Devils have staged talks with the player’s representatives to gauge his interest in a move to Old Trafford, and learn about the contract terms he would demand.

It is said that Kadioglu wants to move to the Premier League despite Fenerbahce’s hopes of tying him down to a new and improved contract. It remains to be seen which club he will join, though, with United looking to steal a march on their rivals by snapping him up.

The Red Devils have already spent £88m on the signings of Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro but their summer business is far from being done. They are still very much in the market for reinforcements, with reports suggesting they are prioritising the addition of at least one new midfielder.

Manuel Ugarte was heavily linked with United earlier in the window but is no longer believed to be a target following a breakdown in talks. Wolves playmaker Joao Gomes is said to be another name on United’s shortlist but the 23-year-old is reportedly valued at £60m by the Molineux club.

United have also been tipped to sign another central defender in addition to their pursuit of a deep-lying midfielder. A potential move for Matthijs de Ligt, who played under Erik ten Hag during his time at Ajax, is said to be in the works but nothing is believed to be imminent as of yet.