AS Monaco moves for Arda

Monaco are believed to have offered Atletico Madrid €17m for midfielder Arda Turan, according to television station Cuatro.

The French outfit maintains good relations with the Madrid club following the purchase of Radamel Falcao in the summer but Los Colchoneros have rejected the proposal, insisting any interested clubs must meet the player’s €24m release clause.

Even so, Turan is looking forward to playing for Diego Simeone’s men in the Champions League next season, something the newly-promoted principality club are unable to offer.