The Atletico Madrid midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to England, with Chelsea and Manchester United both reported to be interested in acquiring the Turkey international. However, according to talkSPORT’s Spanish football correspondent Begona Perez the 28-year-old has all but sealed a €35million switch to Barcelona. Speaking on The Sports Bar, Perez said: “There could be an announcement in the next couple of days but it is pretty much done. The fee is €35million. “He was linked to Chelsea and Manchester United but this is a player the Barcelona manager Luis Enrique wanted.”
Source: Talksport