Nuri Sahin Agrees Loan Move

With the summer transfer window in full swing, Football Talk will be keeping you up-to-date with all the latest transfer news throughout the summer. Today, Nuri Sahin is set to move to the Premier League.

Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin is on his way to the Premier League after agreeing a year long loan move to a mystery club, according to widespread reports today.

Sahin made only two La Liga starts for Real Madrid last season, after joining the club from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2011. This lack of playing time has resulted in boss Jose Mourinho making available for loan this summer, and the player has agreed to make the move to England to an as yet un-confirmed Premier League side.

The 23-year-old has been left out of Madrid’s squad for a pre-season game against Benfica tonight in order to complete the move, with the Mirror claiming Arsenal, Manchester United and Spurs are possible destinations.

However, the Daily Mail are one of several news outlets who claim it’s Arsenal who have won the race to sign the talented playmaker, after beating north London rivals Tottenham to his signature.

It’s believed Spurs were keen on the Turkish international as a make-weight in Luka Modric’s protracted move to Madrid, but it appears the Gunners may have beaten their rivals to Sahin, with confirmation on the deal due be announced within the next 24-48 hours.

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