Arsenal transfer news: Gunners face fight with Galatasaray for Man City defender Jason Denayer


ARSENAL will have to fight it out with Galatasaray for Manchester City defender Jason Denayer.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has been interested in the 21-year-old all summer.

Per Mertesacker is ruled out for Arsenal after injuring himself in pre-season
Per Mertesacker is ruled out for Arsenal after injuring himself in pre-season

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Gabriel’s injured his ankle ligament during the friendly clash with Man City
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been highly critical of the transfer
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger faces a defensive crisis ahead of the Premier League season

And after injuries to centre-backs duo Per Mertesacker and Gabriel during pre-season, he is preparing to a bid to bring the youngster to the Emirates to ease his defensive crisis.

Denayer, however, spent last season on-loan with the Turkish giants and Gala are keen to bring him back.

The club’s sporting director, Levent Nazifoglu, confirmed that they have already held talks with City chiefs over the move.

Nazifoglu said: “Talks have been positive. There is a good chance Denayer will return.”

Despite Arsenal’s interest, the player himself is believed to favour a move back to Galatasaray in a similar loan deal.

Jason Denayer impressed on loan at at Celtic but is unproven for City
Jason Denayer has also had a spell on loan at Celtic
Jason Denayer was the victim of a Cruyff-turn by Wales' Hal Robson-Kanu in Euro 2016
Jason Denayer has won seven caps for Belgium and played at Euro 2016

He has been told by City manager Pep Guardiola that he does not feature in his plans at the Etihad this season.

They are believed to be willing to sell the young Belgian on a permanent basis for £12million.

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