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Both Arsenal and Chelsea are actively maneuvering to become frontrunners for Arda Guler’s signature should Real Madrid decide to sell the talented playmaker.
According to my exclusive reporting in the Daily Briefing, the Gunners have been tracking Guler for some time, while the Blues have recently made multiple approaches to gauge his availability.
The Turkish midfielder has been firmly on Arsenal’s radar since at least October 2024, and he could prove to be a crucial addition given the patchy form shown by both Martin Odegaard and Eberechi Eze throughout this season.
Chelsea are equally eager to remain in the race for Guler, with both London rivals sensing an opportunity to secure him for around €90-100 million this summer.
**Arda Guler transfer: Arsenal and Chelsea circle as Madrid ponder summer sale**
Sources close to the agents’ community suggest the player currently has no interest in leaving the Bernabeu.
However, both Arsenal and Chelsea continue monitoring the Turkish international closely, amid growing indications that Madrid could be persuaded to cash in for the right price this summer.
“Arsenal are keeping close tabs on Arda Guler,” one source confirmed. “The main obstacle would be convincing the player himself, who currently has no desire to leave Real Madrid.”
“It’s definitely not happening in January, but the summer is a different story – Real would probably give serious consideration to a bid in the region of €90-100 million,” another source told me.
**Arsenal or Chelsea: Where should Arda Guler go?**
Guler looks capable of making an impact at multiple top clubs, and Arsenal’s current lack of creative spark in midfield could see him walk straight into a prominent role at the Emirates Stadium.
However, Chelsea’s impressive recent track record of recruiting and developing exceptional young talent might prove equally attractive to the 20-year-old.
Guler has contributed four goals and twelve assists across all competitions for Real Madrid this season, including last summer’s Club World Cup. With more regular playing time and additional experience under his belt, he has all the attributes to develop into something truly special.
