Gunners target free to leave Real

Arsenal target Nuri Sahin has been told by Jose Mourinho that he can leave Real Madrid

The Gunners are reportedly interested in signing Sahin on a season-long deal with an option to buy, but face competition from Galatasaray for the 23-year-old Turkey midfielder. Emirates Stadium is Sahin's preferred destination and the transfer moved a step closer when Mourinho declared he is surplus to requirements at the Bernabeu.

"The point is that he's a young boy who wants to play every match," the Real manager said.

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