According to the Turkish publication Takvim, Arsenal is allegedly close to signing Sacha Boey from Galatasaray this summer.
As they prepare to enhance their team in order to compete on all fronts starting in the upcoming transfer window, the Gunners are anticipated to stay active in the market.
While Mikel Arteta has focused the midfield this summer, it also appears that the Spanish manager also has strengthening the right-back position on his to-do list.
Over the past several months, Arsenal has been connected with a number of fullback candidates, including Joao Cancelo, Ridley Baku, and Ivan Fresneda. But lately, Boey has become a significant focus.
Arsenal has reportedly made a £15 million bid to sign Boey, according to the Takvim report. The source claims that Arsenal has been mulling a move for Boey this summer.
Arsenal-bound Boey
Galatasaray reportedly rejected the Gunners’ initial offer and demanded at least £22 million (€25 million) in order to allow their top player to depart, according to the source. Takvim, however, claims that Cimbom could finally reduce their estimate and accept a payment of about £17 million (€20 million).
In order to facilitate a trade for Boey this summer, the source indicates that Arsenal is anticipated to speak with Galatasaray this week. In order to strengthen their fullback position, Arsenal is therefore likely to make an acquisition of the defender.
Boey made a name for himself this season after turning up standout performances, contributing four times and maintaining 13 clean sheets in 31 Super Lig games. The 22-year-old’s impressive displays for Galatasaray seem to have caught Arsenal’s interest, a powerhouse in the Premier League.
Youngster is agile, makes strong defensive contributions, can play out from the back, and has excellent game reading skills. He is a gifted player with great potential, so if Arsenal can buy him during the forthcoming transfer window, they would have made a great choice.
It will be intriguing to see whether Arsenal is ultimately successful in acquiring Boey this summer in order to bolster their defence for the next campaign.
