Arsenal’s forgotten man edging closer to shock transfer move that could revive his career

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ARSENAL outcast Cedric Soares is wanted by Galatasaray, according to reports.

The defender has found himself surplus to requirements under Mikel Arteta and his contract is up in the summer.

Cedric Soares could leave this month amid interest from Galatasaray and Besiktas[/caption]

Soares has made just three appearances this campaign after returning from a loan spell at Fulham in the second half of last season.

But he is still attracting attention and Galatasaray have expressed an interest, report The Evening Standard.

The Turkish champions are in need of a right-back after selling one-time Manchester United target Sacha Boey to Bayern Munich.

Besiktas are also keen on Soares, with manager Fernando Santos well aware of his talents from his time working with the right-back with Portugal.

Arsenal could be keen to rid Soares’ salary off the wage bill with the 32-year-old reportedly earning £100,000-a-week.

Mikel Arteta admitted he wanted to make reinforcements this month but the Gunners have been restricted by Financial Fair Play regulations.

However they could ease those woes by selling Nuno Tavares on a permanent basis.

The left-back is on loan at Nottingham Forest but is wanted by Marseille, who had him on a temporary basis last season.

But Arsenal have no recall clause, so Tavares will likely stay at the City Ground until June.

Forest will have the opportunity to sign him permanently for £12million at the end of the campaign.