Atletico Madrid midfielder Arda Turan closing in on Premier League move, confirms agent

Atletico Madrid star Arda Turan has opened talks over a move to the Premier League, his agent has revealed.

The midfielder has been a key member of Diego Simeone’s squad since moving to the Vicente Calderon from Galatasaray in an £8.5million deal in 2011.

But the 28-year-old is now ready to move on and has set his sights on a switch to England.

"His intention is to leave Spain this summer," Turan's agent Ahmet Bulut told Spanish sports newspaper AS.

"His will is to leave and to play in the Premier League, that is the path he would like to take to continue his career."

Liverpool and Manchester United have been heavily linked with the Turkey international, but Bulut has refused to disclose which sides have made an approach for his client.

"We are currently in talks with three teams but I cannot reveal the names of the clubs,” he said.

"However, I can tell you that they are the best in England and in European football."

Turan helped the Rojiblancos win the Copa del Rey three years ago and La Liga title during the 2013-14 campaign.

Last season, he scored two goals and set up four more in 32 Primera Division appearances to help Atletico finish third in La Liga.

Turan is also being eyed by AC Milan and Paris St Germain, but Bulut says a switch to England remains his client’s preference.

"It's true that Milan and PSG are two of the six teams that are interested in him," Bulut said.

"But the Italian team is not among our options because they will not play in the Champions League next season.

"PSG is a possibility although Arda always has the desire to play in England."