The Case to Sell Arda Turan
In many ways, the purchase of Arda Turan made little sense. Coming off a great season with Atletico Madrid, Turan left for La Liga’s best, even though he had to sit out six months due to transfer transgressions. Since he finally earned his debut, he has split opinion. When on form, Turan is one of the best at breaking down defenses. However, when off, he sits on the periphery of matches and has little to no influence.
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Turan turns 30 in just a few days, and the lack of regular football must be weighing on his mind. Stuck behind three of the best forwards in the world, and not really suited for a midfield role, Turan is in football purgatory. He could easily take on a bigger role elsewhere while he’s still at his peak.
Liverpool were heavily linked for two years, but that was under Brendan Rodgers. Jurgen Klopp is unlikely to splurge on a 30-year-old creator without the physical attributes necessary for his pressing style. Premier League clubs may not be too interested at this juncture, but other teams in Spain, and perhaps Italy or France could enter the mix.