Barcelona are actively encouraging Arsenal to take Arda Turan off their hands. generosity

AMK in Turkey has reported the Gunners are willing to pay €30 million for the unsettled midfielder.

And it's emerged during preliminary negotiations over Gunners fullback Hector Bellerin, Barca have raised the availability of Turan.

The former Turkey international is not in the plans of new coach Ernesto Valverde, who has approved his summer sale.

And Barca officials are privately delighted that Arsenal's initial response is a willingness to pay a massive €30 million to close a deal.