Leandro Trossard transfer news: Arsenal forward set for move to Besiktas
Arsenal has agreed to sell forward Leandro Trossard to the Turkish club Besiktas for approximately £17 million. The club is now reportedly shifting its focus to signing Greek attacker Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge.
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Arsenal have agreed a transfer fee of about £17m (20m euros) to sell Belgium forward Leandro Trossard to Beskitas.
The 31-year-old has been given permission to travel to Istanbul to undergo a medical, for a fee of £15.3m (18m euros) plus £1.7m (2m euros) in add-ons.
Trossard, who is contracted until 2027 with the Gunners, joined the club from Brighton for £21m plus add-ons in January 2023.
"Negotiations have commenced with professional football player Leandro Trossard and his club Arsenal regarding his permanent transfer," the Turkish Super Lig side said in a statement.
He has scored 36 goals and registered 34 assists in 174 appearances at Arsenal , helping Mikel Arteta's side win last season's Premier League title.
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