Oguzhan Ozyakup

Former Arsenal midfielder Oguzhan Ozyakup has decided to retire from professional football, turning down offers to return to the Turkish Super Lig.

Nadir Çiftçi, currently plying his trade in Turkey, has lifted the lid on how Arsenal attempted to hijack his move to Manchester City years ago.

Arsenal are refusing to lower their sell-on clause for Oguzhan Ozyakup as Besiktas blame the Gunners for their problem agreeing a new deal with the midfielder.

Santi Cazorla left Arsenal this summer in one of the saddest departures from the club in recent memory.

Oguzhan Ozyakup wants to return to the Premier League this summer, rather than moving to one of Besiktas’ rivals in Turkey, according to media in the country.

Painful as it is to say, Santi Cazorla seems increasingly unlikely to ever return to the pitch for Arsenal, so it’s important for the club to look for a replacement this summer.

Santi Cazorla is unlikely to ever play football again, let alone pull on the red and white of Arsenal, so finding a replacement for him must be a top priority in the summer.

Chelsea scout Eddie Newton tells Turkish media they’ve followed Besiktas midfielder Oguzhan Özyakup in the past, and he thinks the 25-year-old will suit Arsenal.

Arsenal sent scouts to watch Oguzhan Özyakup as Besiktas played Bayern Munich, according to reports in Turkey.

Jack Wilshere will leave Arsenal in the summer, and is likely to remain in the Premier League, according to reports in Italy.

Arsene Wenger is reportedly ‘almost obsessed’ with bringing back Oguzhan Ozyakup back to Arsenal after allowing the midfielder to leave in 2012

Arsenal made an offer for Oguzhan Özyakup in January, and want to re-sign their former player in the summer if Jack Wilshere leaves, according to reports in Turkey.

Former Arsenal midfielder Oguzhan Ozyakup is considering leaving Besiktas in the summer, but wants to do so on good terms.

If Arsenal really want to re-sign Oguzhan Ozyakup, all they have to do is wait until the end of the season and they can get the midfielder for free.

Arsenal face competition from Hertha Berlin in their ongoing pursuit of Oguzhan Ozyakup, according to reports.

Arsenal are reportedly willing to waive their right to a sell-on clause as they bid to bring Oguzhan Özyakup back to the club.

Arsenal, Olympique Marseille and AC Milan are all interested in signing Oguzhan Özyakup in January, and the Gunners will win whether they sign him or not.

AC Milan and Marseille are both reportedly keen to sign former Arsenal midfielder, Oguzhan Ozyakup.

AC Milan haven’t yet bid for Oguzhan Özyakup, despite joining Everton in declaring an interest in the former Arsenal man.

Oguzhan Özyakup has a preliminary agreement with Besiktas over a new contract, but hasn’t signed it yet, because of Arsenal.