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Arsenal fighting Atletico Madrid for Trabzonspor starlet Abdulkadir Omur

Arsenal are fighting Atletico Madrid for Trabzonspor starlet Abdulkadir Omur.

The Turkey Under-19 international has won rave reviews since breaking into the Super Lig club's first team last season.

 Trabzonspor starlet Abdulkadir Omur, waering No 6, is wanted by Arsenal
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Trabzonspor starlet Abdulkadir Omur, waering No 6, is wanted by ArsenalCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Omur, who can operate in central midfield or on the right wing, has played regularly for the Black Sea coast club this term.

And former Trabzonspor coach Sadi Tekelioglu revealed the 18-year-old is on Gunners boss Arsene Wenger's radar.

Tekelioglu said: "Arsenal want to sign Abdulkadir.

“I heard that Atletico Madrid are interested in him as well. But Arsenal are ahead of them in the race to sign Omur.

Arsene Wenger does a good job when it comes to discovering young players.

"Abdulkadir will be a success when he moves to Europe."

 Abdulkadir Omur is wanted by Arsenal and Atletico Madrid
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Abdulkadir Omur is wanted by Arsenal and Atletico MadridCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Trabzonspor youngster Abdulkadir Omur is a target for the Gunners
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Trabzonspor youngster Abdulkadir Omur is a target for the GunnersCredit: Getty - Contributor

The Trabzon-born midfielder has set up two goals in his five appearances this season.

Trabzonspor currently lie ninth in the 18-team Super Lig after taking nine points from seven games. 

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