Premier League heavyweights Arsenal have had their £14m bid for Galatasaray star Sacha Boey rejected by the Turkish club, according to reports by the Daily Mail. Boey, who has impressed during his second season at Galatasaray, has started 29 matches in the league and played a key role in the team's pursuit of the Turkish Super Lig title. Currently, Galatasaray holds a five-point lead over Fenerbahce.
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Galatasaray is reportedly seeking a minimum of £21 million for the highly-rated full-back, who has also been linked with a move to Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Earlier this week, Galatasaray's vice president, Erden Timur, traveled to London for talks with Arsenal regarding a potential deal for Boey.
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Although the transfer window has not officially opened, there is ample time for negotiations to continue. The offer made by Arsenal and the price tag set by Galatasaray are not too far apart, indicating the possibility of reaching an agreement.
Arsenal, who finished second in the previous season, are keen on strengthening their squad for the upcoming season in their quest to improve on their performance.