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title: "Arsenal consider Calhanoglu bid"
canonical: "https://readarsenal.com/2015/10/16/arsenal-consider-calhanoglu-bid/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Adam Hamdani"
section: "Arsenal News"
published: "2015-10-16T20:47:05Z"
modified: "2015-10-16T20:47:05Z"
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# Arsenal consider Calhanoglu bid

According to [reports from *talkSPORT*](https://talksport.com/football/transfer-report-arsenal-and-manchester-united-joined-barcelona-battle-land-new-mesut-ozil), Arsenal are interested in bringing Turkish sensation Hakan Calhanoglu to north London.

Often compared to Mesut Ozil, Calhanoglu is a central attacking midfielder with an eye for goal, paired with fantastic vision and good on-the-ball ability.

Any bid for Calhanoglu would have to be upward of £30m due to the current inflated market, but it is unlikely that Bayer Leverkusen would allow their 21-year-old talent leave the club this season.

![Alex Caparros/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readarsenal.com/readarsenal/2015/10/490557856.jpg)

If Arsenal do decide to pursue a move for Calhanoglu, they will face stiff competition from the likes of Barcelona and Manchester United – with both reportedly lining moves up for the Turkish star.

With the Spanish giants allowed to operate in the transfer market in January when their ban comes to a close, the Gunners will have to act quickly in order to bring the youngster with so much potential to the Emirates Stadium.

![Giuseppe Bellini/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readarsenal.com/readarsenal/2015/10/484418544.jpg)

It is, however, unlikely that Arsenal will be interested in a move for Calhanoglu, given that the club have so many top, young talents already operating in his preferred position – but it is believed the club are monitoring his progress.