Reds Face Fight For Turan

Arda Turan
''In Europe, I am a Liverpool
supporter, so if I go to play in
Europe, I would like to play for
them''

Liverpool will have to battle
with Atletico Madrid if they
wish to sign Turkish superstar
Arda Turan.
The 23-year-old has been
constantly linked with a move to
the Premier League over the past
18-months and has always
outlined his desire to play on
Merseyside.
"As I always mention, Liverpool
attracts me because of their
tradition, ” he said last year.
“In Europe, I am a Liverpool
supporter, so if I go to play in
Europe, I would like to play for
them.
“My dream has always been to
play for one of the top European
clubs, but you shouldn ’t make
concrete plans in your life
because sometimes these plans
cannot be achieved.
“This is my dream, but for now
I’m just working on my football.”
But should Roy Hodgson decide
to launch a bid for the £14
million rated winger, he will face
stiff competition from Atletico:
who are desperate to sign the
Turkey international.
According to talkSPORT, the
Spanish club had an offer of £11
million rejected by Galatasaray on
deadline day and plan to return
with an improved bid in January.
Tottenham reportedly made an
enquiry about Turan earlier in
the summer, but he maintains
that he wants to play at Anfield in
the red of Liverpool.