Real Madrid striker Arda Guler has been in exceptional form for club and country this season. He has already contributed 11 goals and provided assists in all competitions, having risen to prominence under Xabi Alonso since the start of the La Liga season.
His solid performances have not gone under the radar Spanish source Grada 3 reports that Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to do ‘whatever it takes’ to sign the Turkish international from Real Madrid next year.
Guler won the Champions League with Madrid in his first season at the club in 2023/24 but has only played regular game time since Carlo Ancelotti’s departure at the end of last season, although his stock has soared since then.
Transfer market values the 20-year-old at £52 million but Real Madrid already is planning to hold contract extension talks with him to extend his deal until 2031 with a higher salary, and possibly a huge release clause as well.
Guler’s future could soon be an open proposition
Arda Guler has started all but one match for Real Madrid in all but one competition this season and has played all matches for Turkey during the international breaks in September and October, so a lack of playing time at the moment would not be a reason for his departure.
However, it could be a situation that changes quickly as Jude Bellingham is close to full fitness following shoulder surgery in July and could be picked by Xabi Alonso for Guler in Madrid’s midfield despite the Turk’s impeccable goal contributions.
Should Guler’s consistent minutes be significantly affected between now and the end of the season, he could well consider leaving the Spanish capital next summer and the Premier League could be a very attractive destination for him.
That said, Arsenal may not be too keen on overspending the bank for him, with Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard on the right wing and number 10 respectively, although Tottenham Hotspur might approach the situation differently.
With a change of ownership taking place soon, they may look to sign some top players in the near future and Arda Guler could lead their project, while James Maddison’s fitness is a concern and he would also be a solid long-term replacement.
Nevertheless, the player’s shorter-term future certainly seems to lie with Real Madrid, but it will be interesting to see how the competition with Jude Bellingham affects his role in the team and may have a say in his future as well.
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