Arsenal have made an opening offer for Barcelona attacker Arda Turan.

Diario Gol says the Gunners are gearing up for life after Mesut Ozil by moving for the Turkey international.

However, the two sides are some way apart in their valuations.

Arsenal don't want to go above £17m while Barca rate the 30-year-old at £26m.

Turan is said to be looking to leave the Nou Camp after enduring a frustrating time since joining from Atletico Madrid in 2015.