Arsenal weighing up swap transfer for Galatasaray star Sacha Boey but face competition from Premier League rivals
ARSENAL are weighing up a swap transfer for Galatasaray star Sacha Boey but face competition from a Premier League rival.
The French full-back has emerged as a target for the Gunners this summer after an impressive season in Turkey.
Mikel Arteta is reportedly keen to strengthen his options at right-back in order to provide support for Ben White.
White played in all 38 of Arsenal’s league matches during the 2022/23 season as fellow right-back Takehiro Tomiyasu dealt with multiple injury issues.
Boey is understood to have been valued at £22million by Galatasaray, with Arsenal’s opening bid thought to be below this value.
However, the Gunners could now land their man for a lower fee by including a player in the deal.
According to journalist Resat Can Ozbudak, via Football London, Nuno Tavares could be included as part of the deal.
The report adds that Tavares’ representatives have met with Galatasaray over a potential transfer.
Tavares spent last season on loan at Marseille after joining Arsenal in 2021.
His future is not set to be decided until after the Under-21 European Championships in Romania and Georgia.
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Boey will also appear at the tournament after being called up by France’s under-21 side for the first time.
Arsenal are not the only side after the 22-year-old, though, with Brighton & Hove Albion also making a bid for Boey.
Turkish outlet 343 Digital reported last month that Brighton had submitted a £16million bid, said to be more than Arsenal’s opening offer.
Boey made 33 appearances for Galatasaray last season as he helped his side win their first league title since 2019.