GALATASARAY have reportedly had a transfer bid rejected for Mohamed Elneny ahead of the Turkish market deadline.
Super Lig clubs have until the end of Wednesday to sign players and speculation over the Arsenal man has been rife.
According to Sky Sports, the Gunners have rebuffed an approach from Galatasaray over the midfielder.
Elneny, 29, is out of contract at the end of the season but has spoken of his desire to sign a new deal.
Mikel Arteta reportedly sees the player as a key member of his squad, having named him on the bench in each of Arsenal’s three Premier League games so far.
A loan spell at Besiktas two seasons ago led to Egypt international Elneny finding form in Istanbul.
It was presumed at the time that he would leave the Premier League but manager Arteta reintroduced him to the Arsenal setup.
Reports in Turkey had already outlined interest from both Galatasaray and Besiktas in sealing a deal before their deadline.
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But it had been claimed that Elneny’s wage demands were the principle stumbling block.
Galatasaray club president Burak Elmas was said to have been personally against the move.
And Arsenal, whose net spend was the highest in the Premier League this summer, also appear to be against the transfer despite being in the midst of a big squad rebuild.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
