# Arda Guler: Barcelona President Joan Laporta Confirms Interest in Fenerbahce Prospect
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed the club’s interest in signing Fenerbahce prospect Arda Guler. The 18-year-old has been one of the most talked about players in world football this season, having broken into the first team with his club and winning his first cap for Turkey.
## Guler Attracting Interest from Europe’s Elite
Guler has attracted the attention of some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Arsenal, Bayern Munich, PSG and Real Madrid. Laporta has confirmed that the club’s new sporting director, Deco, was in Turkey to work on a deal, which Barcelona hope to complete in the near future.
## Fenerbahce Looking for €17.5 Million Release Clause
Fenerbahce are not expected to receive a huge amount for Guler if they do sell him this summer as he reportedly has a release clause of €17.5 million (£15m). Much will come down to the wages offered by the interested parties and how quickly they can offer a route to the first team for the youngster.
## Conclusion
With some of Europe’s biggest clubs interested in Guler, it looks like he will have plenty of options in front of him. It remains to be seen whether Barcelona can convince him to move to the Camp Nou, but Laporta is confident that they can complete a deal in the near future.