Arsenal fans have hailed defensive target Merih Demiral after he produced a crucial moment of brilliance representing Turkey.
The 21-year-old, who plies his trade with Juventus, was reportedly being watched by both Gunners scouts and officials from Manchester United on Thursday.
Demiral helped his country to a 0-0 draw against Iceland, which book Turkey’s place at next year’s European Championships.
However, things could have been a lot different if it wasn’t for the in-demand defender.
He cleared a goal-bound effort off the line with a brilliant header, a moment which would have definitely impressed the Arsenal and United chiefs in attendance.
@WorldwideAFC shared the clip on social media, which allowed these Gunners supporters to hail the youngster.
Twitter: @WorldwideAFC You cant teach that (@uncle_arsenal)
Twitter: @WorldwideAFC Turkey has always produced decent defenders tbh (@KenethKaunda3)
Twitter: @WorldwideAFC If you watch closely He had to run back and clear that too defensive instinct (@kubilay2007)
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Demiral has featured just once for Juventus this season and looks destined to leave the Serie A champions in the new year, and a move to the Emirates could make sense for all involved.
Juventus would receive a fee for a player who appears to be out of Maurizio Sarri’s plans, the youngster himself would get regular game time, and Arsenal may find their solution to their central defensive woes.
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