Why Rafa could find signing Turan a little ‘Arda’ to resist

Date: 27th January 2010 at 3:01 pm
Written by Sefa Atay

ardaThe relationship between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray is widely recognised as one of the fiercest rivalries in World football. A simply audacious attempt by Fenerbahce chairman, Aziz Yildirim, to lure Galatasaray golden boy, Arda Turan, fuelled months of debate among pundits and fans.

Having already signed Emre Belozoglu, previously seen as a product of the Galatasaray youth system, it may be that this was simply an attempt by Yildirim to rub salt in to an already open wound at the Ali Sami Yen. Galatasaray responded by giving Arda the captains arm band and, under the guidance of Frank Rijkaard, he has flourished once again in the Red and Yellow of ‘CimBom’.

As the rumours once again begin to circulate about Arda’s future, I ask the question, what is all the fuss about Arda Turan?

Arda is widely regarded as the hottest product of the Galatasaray youth system for the past decade. Technically excellent with both feet, strong in possession and the ability to play on either flank, or as a second striker, has helped his rapid progression at both club and international level.

Turan was one of the stars of Euro 2008. His last gasp-winner against Switzerland sent the hosts crashing out and was followed by a goal against Croatia to help Turkey into the knock-out stages.

Liverpool fans will undoubtedly have been scouring the internet for videos of their latest transfer target and few will have been disappointed in watching a player whose mazy runs and numerous assists have put him on Europe’s radar once again.

With reported interest from Manchester City, claims that he wishes to play for a club who play in red will have been music to Liverpool fans ears, and with Liverpool desperately in need of some added flair, he could be an ideal signing.

Should he continue to produce the quality that has provided 15 assists and 2 goals this season, it would be ‘Ard’ to see him resisting the calls of Europe for much longer.


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  • Johnny says:
    Date: January 27th, 2010 at 11:04 pm

    hehe, Arda IS a Liverpool-fan, so that`s why he likes the red shirts, just google it. I think it says something about it on wikipedia.

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    says: hehe, Arda IS a Liverpool-fan, so that`s why he likes the red shirts, just google it. I think it says something about it on wikipedia.
    Johnny
  • philip says:
    Date: January 28th, 2010 at 12:42 am

    What are They (liverpool) waiting for. I heard the rumour started from last year till today. Still nothing in progress. Liverpool surely miss one more star…then regrect again….

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    says: What are They (liverpool) waiting for. I heard the rumour started from last year till today. Still nothing in progress. Liverpool surely miss one more star...then regrect again....
    philip
  • Sefa Atay says:
    Date: January 28th, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    They did try to involve Babel in a swap deal in this transfer window but i dont think Babel was keen on the move. Also Arda has said that he still has goals to achieve at Gala but will want a move to Europe in the future. Lets see what happens hey!

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    says: They did try to involve Babel in a swap deal in this transfer window but i dont think Babel was keen on the move. Also Arda has said that he still has goals to achieve at Gala but will want a move to Europe in the future. Lets see what happens hey!
    Sefa Atay
  • rowan says:
    Date: January 28th, 2010 at 3:24 pm

    Liverpool wont buy him because we have absolutly zero money. why do you think we have just watched gudjohnsson move to spurs (who already have 4 quality strikers) when we are crying out for cover for torres. we have no chance at getting 4th imo.

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    says: Liverpool wont buy him because we have absolutly zero money. why do you think we have just watched gudjohnsson move to spurs (who already have 4 quality strikers) when we are crying out for cover for torres. we have no chance at getting 4th imo.
    rowan
  • jack swagger says:
    Date: January 29th, 2010 at 1:23 am

    Liverpool have some money not all lot but some, i feel the board have made there mind up about Rafa and he is gone in the summer. There not going to sanction any transfers now and if they do they will be loan deals or cheap deals on average players. The bulk of what kitty we do have will be spent in the summer by a new manager with different ideas and new targets.

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    says: Liverpool have some money not all lot but some, i feel the board have made there mind up about Rafa and he is gone in the summer. There not going to sanction any transfers now and if they do they will be loan deals or cheap deals on average players. The bulk of what kitty we do have will be spent in the summer by a new manager with different ideas and new targets.
    jack swagger
  • ultrAslan China says:
    Date: January 29th, 2010 at 10:02 am

    johnny,you are so funny guy:)
    i think,you dont know arda and his football…
    he is 22 years old,captain,leader.
    just like del piero 13 years ago
    if he has come to liverpool,liverpool will be lucky.
    where is the liverpool now?
    5-five-V :) )
    arda turan said,if i leave from istanbul,i wish go to 2 teams in europe.first barca,second liverpool.
    but galatasaray fans want,he must stay in istanbul,like a totti in rome,like a del piero in turin.
    arda is never care about money,english arabian russian chairmans always talk about the money but,arda is believe the soul.
    if liverpool wish a arda,we want a gerrard.
    :) rafa,you heard uA.

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    says: johnny,you are so funny guy:) i think,you dont know arda and his football... he is 22 years old,captain,leader. just like del piero 13 years ago if he has come to liverpool,liverpool will be lucky. where is the liverpool now? 5-five-V :)) arda turan said,if i leave from istanbul,i wish go to 2 teams in europe.first barca,second liverpool. but galatasaray fans want,he must stay in istanbul,like a totti in rome,like a del piero in turin. arda is never care about money,english arabian russian chairmans always talk about the money but,arda is believe the soul. if liverpool wish a arda,we want a gerrard. :)rafa,you heard uA.
    ultrAslan China
  • Fenerbahcem says:
    Date: January 29th, 2010 at 10:46 am

    hep jhonnn and philip Turkey has made headlines in the sports newspaper Here is the proof you. http://www.fotomac.com.tr/Galatasaray/2010/01/29/arda_liverpoollu

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    says: hep jhonnn and philip Turkey has made headlines in the sports newspaper Here is the proof you. http://www.fotomac.com.tr/Galatasaray/2010/01/29/arda_liverpoollu
    Fenerbahcem
  • mEta says:
    Date: January 29th, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    Arda goessssssssssss to Liverpool

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    says: Arda goessssssssssss to Liverpool
    mEta
  • ali samiyen hell says:
    Date: January 30th, 2010 at 11:49 pm

    I’m turkish,arda is likely to come to liverpool next football season,yes why not! :) torres,gerrard and arda superr! but arda is 35 million euro :)

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    says: I'm turkish,arda is likely to come to liverpool next football season,yes why not! :) torres,gerrard and arda superr! but arda is 35 million euro :)
    ali samiyen hell
  • REDSTAR says:
    Date: January 31st, 2010 at 8:39 am
    says: ARDA TURAN NUMBER ONE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJH3gSLqxo4
    REDSTAR
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