Arsenal have seen an opening offer rejected by Galatasaray for right-back Sacha Boey, according to reports.
Boey, a young French international of three different ages, joined Turkish giants Rennes in the summer of 2021.
The 22-year-old has scored one goal and provided four assists in 29 appearances to help Galatasaray move closer to the Turkish Super Lig title. He also showed his aggressive side when he received eight yellow cards and one red card.
Arsenal's interest in the defender dates back to March, with Turkish newspaper Aksam claiming the Gunners have given Boey a 'priority' over the summer amid links with Aston Villa. Advertisement
Transfermarkt values ??the Frenchman at €11m (£9.5m) - his all-time high valuation - but it looks like Arsenal will have to pay a significantly higher fee to bring in the defender This must return to the Emirates Stadium this summer.
Arsenal 'knows Boey's asking price'
According to Turkish journalist Nevzat Dindar (via Daily Mail), Arsenal have made a £14.7m offer for Galatasaray to sign Boey. However, he was rejected by the Turkish club.
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It is thought Galatasaray, who could win their first league title in four years on Sunday after some tough campaigns, have told the Gunners sporting director Edu that a £21m fee will suffice. to entice them to sell.
If he moves to North London, Boey will compete with Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu for a spot in Arsenal's starting XI. But the signing of a right-back is likely to signal a plan to move White into his more natural central defensive role, especially with William Saliba's fitness doubts pre-season. .
Boey's impressive performances - he has the fifth highest WhoScored rating of any player in the Turkish league this season and the highest of any player under the age of 30 - could make a difference. he makes an ideal signing for right-back and plays his part in helping Arsenal's new title challenge.
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