The Turkish genius Arda Turan has been linked with Arsenal for the last couple of years, and he has now decided that it is time for him to leave Galatasary and Turkey, and at the moment it looks like his most likely destination is London.

Both Tottenham and Arsenal have both registered their interest in the talented playmaker, but his agent is still waiting for a concrete offer. Perhaps Wenger is still waiting to see what happens with Fabregas, but Turan is an extremely talented youngster. He has been captain of his team for the last year, despite only being 23 years old, and is experienced in Europe and internationally.

Just before Christmas last year, Turan let it be known that he would be looking to move on to bigger and better things this summer, and especially picked out Arsenal as his favoured destination after they had made enquiries last summer. He said: “At this moment in time I have no contact with any clubs. I had a lot of interest in the summer for him, but the club did not want to sell him,”

“He is now the new captain of Galatasaray, so I don’t think he will be sold in January. However, I do think he will be sold in July.

“In the summertime Arsenal made contact regarding him, but the club did not want to sell. He is interested in working under Arsene Wenger because he is very good at working with young players, and Arda wants to work in England.

“Arsenal are interested, and if they want him, Arda’s first choice is Arsenal.”

Last night Turan’s agent, Ahmet Bulut, said: “At the moment I have had no contact, unofficial or official from Arsenal or Arsene Wenger. Regarding Tottenham Hotspur there was a small enquiry regarding the player, but I have had no official contact or an official bid for the player.”

If you have a look at this video, you can see why Wenger was originally attracted to Turan, and perhaps he could be just as exciting in the Premiership as he is in Turkey…….

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has reiterated his desire to take Arsenal youngster Jack Wilshere back to the Reebok on loan next term.

The 18-year-old midfielder proved a hit with the Trotters when he moved to the Reebok on a short-term deal in January, helping Coyle's side retain their Premier League status.

Coyle believes another loan spell would benefit both Bolton and Wilshere and he has been in touch with the Gunners about a possible deal.

The Bolton boss told Sky Sports News: "We had dialogue over the summer and since we've come back and we'll continue to do that.

"And I've said, and I'm on record as saying, I want to thank Arsenal and Arsene (Wenger) and obviously Jack for coming last year because he certainly helped us and what we're trying to do.

"And again I feel, and I'm a bit biased in wanting him back, but I certainly feel another loan period with us would take him on another level again."

Coyle touted both Wilshere and Bolton defender Gary Cahill for England ahead of the World Cup on the back of their performances for the Trotters.

Amid a debate on whether England boss Fabio Capello should now play young players ahead of the 'old guard', Coyle is adamant that there is no lack of young English talent and believes they just need the opportunity to show what they can do.

He said: "(Theo) Walcott, Adam Johnson - I mean there is so many talented young players out there.

"I'm a great believer in young players as you know - regardless of their age if they're good enough, I play them and I certainly believe that's what they're crying out for - the opportunity."