BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Brighton and Hove Albion fans celebrate after their side scores their first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion at Villa Park on May 7, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Arsenal has been monitoring the Turkish defender for several months and has been linked with a move for him since the start of the year. Kadioglu further enhanced his reputation with his performances at Euro 2024, but Arsenal has yet to secure his signing.
Recent reports indicate that Arsenal has made an offer of €20 million to Fenerbahçe for Kadioglu, but this amount seems insufficient. Fenerbahçe is reportedly seeking closer to €35 million, which has opened the door for other clubs, including Brighton, to pursue the player.
Journalist Florian Plettenberg has revealed on X that Brighton is making progress in negotiations to sign Kadioglu, with his current club aiming for around €35 million from his departure.
While Kadioglu may naturally prefer to join a bigger club like Arsenal, he could be swayed by Brighton’s persistence and decide not to wait for Arsenal’s next move. Brighton’s Bold £25M For Celtic Midfielder
Brighton Bolsters Bid for O’Riley with Record Offer
Brighton & Hove Albion’s active summer transfer window shows no signs of slowing down. Graeme Bailey of HITC reports a significant development in the pursuit of Celtic’s midfielder Matt O’Riley, capturing the essence of a club looking to enhance its squad depth and quality.
“HITC understands that Brighton have now submitted the largest offer of any club for Celtic star Matt O’Riley.” This ambitious move signifies Brighton’s intent not just to compete in the Premier League but to climb higher in the standings. With a bid exceeding £25 million, the Seagulls are setting the stage for what could be a transformative season.
Arsenal’s stunning £380m summer transfer window predicted – including Brighton and Porto deals
Arsenal may have been handed blow in their pursuit of left-back Ferdi Kadioglu, with reports suggesting that their Premier League rivals Brighton and Hove Albion have ‘leap-frogged’ them in the race for the Turkish star’s signature.
Kadioglu, 24, has fast become one of the most important players in Fenerbahce’s squad with the Turkish side putting a price tag of £30m on him. He enjoyed a particularly impressive 2023/24 season before going on to be a stand-out figure for his nation as they reached the quarter-finals of the European Championships this summer.
