16.05.2008 Arda is offered
$16 million by British Newcastle
Newcastle Club offered a very high amount
for the transfer of Galatasaray's star player Arda.
Britain's Newcastle Club offered Arda an annual salary of $2
million and $16 million to Galatasaray.
Newcastle offered $16 million to Galatasaray for the transfer of
Arda and wants to finish the transferring procedures before EURO
2008. Galatasaray has a cold attitude towards selling a player.
Arda Turan, who has moved Galatasaray to the top this season, is
receiving numerous offers. The young player has received many
proposals from European clubs and says: "I want to stick with
Galatasaray." Recently, Newcastle United offered Arda an annual
salary of $2 million and $16 million to Galatasaray. Newcastle wants
to finish the transfer procedures before EURO 2008.
The managers of Galatasaray said: "we should at least wait for EURO
2008. The situation can change if Arda's price doubles. However, we
will keep the offer on hand for now."