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Soyuncu to join Arsenal after Bayern Munich snub, claims Altinordu president

Freiburg defender Caglar Soyuncu is set to sign for Arsenal ahead of Bayern Munich, Altinordu president Seyit Mehmet Ozkan has claimed.

The 21-year-old centre-back has impressed in the Bundesliga this season, having moved to Germany from the Turkish second-tier side in 2016 for a fee of €2.65 million.

Now, however, he is poised to make the big time, with Arsenal set to complete a swoop for the youngster.

“Caglar Soyuncu set to join Arsenal,” Ozkan confirmed at the International Football Economic Forum.

“Arsenal demanded his youth information from us. We'll earn from him, if he joins Arsenal.