Arsenal Reach Agreement with Fenerbahce Defender Ferdi Kadioglu for Summer 2024 Transfer

Arsenal are set to secure their first new signing for the summer 2024 transfer window, with Fenerbahce defender Ferdi Kadioglu reportedly agreeing to personal terms. According to Sport Witness, negotiations between Arsenal and Kadioglu’s agent are progressing well. 

The 24-year-old full-back’s versatility has caught the eye of manager Mikel Arteta, who is keen to enhance his defensive lineup.

Arteta has consistently emphasized the importance of versatile players, exemplified by the signing of Jurrien Timber last summer. Timber’s ability to play across various defensive positions has proven invaluable, and Kadioglu’s similar attributes make him a desirable addition.

With the transfer window approaching, Arsenal are eager to strengthen their defense with another high-quality full-back. 

Kadioglu, who has been linked with the club for several months, is expected to join for a fee of €20 million, a sum well within Arsenal’s budget. The north London club is determined to bolster their squad to compete for trophies next season.

In addition to a full-back, Arteta is targeting a new centre-back, with Ajax’s Jorrel Hato and Sporting Lisbon’s Ousmane Diomande topping the list. Despite the stability provided by first-choice centre-back duo William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes, their potential absence due to injury remains a concern. 

Backup options Jurrien Timber, Jakub Kiwior, and Takehiro Tomiyasu have not fully convinced in the centre-back role, prompting Arteta to seek reinforcements for the backline ahead of the next season.