Arsenal has reportedly engaged in negotiations with Arda Guler for two consecutive times, with Real Madrid being approached once more due to fresh enthusiasm from the Premier League and a proposed record transfer fee.
In the world of football, transfer rumours are a constant, and this season, one name that has been frequently linked with Arsenal is that of Arda Guler. The Turkish midfielder, dubbed the 'Turkish Lionel Messi,' has been a standout player for Real Madrid, and his potential move to the Emirates Stadium has been a topic of much discussion.
According to Defensa Central, Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, are considering signing Guler for a staggering €150 million. However, Arsenal's embarrassment of riches in attack might make a record move for Guler unlikely. The Gunners have already spent heavily on eight new recruits over the summer, and with the likes of Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, and Emile Smith Rowe already in the squad, the need for another attacking midfielder seems less pressing.
Despite this, Arsenal have held talks with Guler over a move, with the midfielder's style most suitably fitting Odegaard's role in the Gunners side. The young talent has already established himself as one of Real Madrid's most prominent creative players, starting ahead of most established stars under Xabi Alonso's management. Alonso, who favours youth and intensity in the press, has no interest in losing Guler to Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal first opened talks with Guler three years ago during his time at Fenerbahce. Since then, his stock has risen significantly, and he was named at no.2 in our website's list of the most exciting teenagers to watch last season. His performance last night in the Champions League for Real Madrid further solidified his status as a top talent.
However, Guler's move to Arsenal might not be straightforward. Bayer Leverkusen has a clause to force Arsenal into triggering a £45m option to buy Piero Hincapie, a move that could complicate any potential deal for Guler. Florentino Perez, Real Madrid's president, has also indicated that he won't accept the touted record bid for Guler.
At the Emirates Stadium, Ethan Nwaneri, a promising young midfielder, is Guler's deputy. If Guler were to join Arsenal, he would likely find himself in good company, with top European teams such as FC Barcelona, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and Paris Saint-Germain also reportedly interested in the versatile attacking midfielder.
Arsenal fans will be hoping that the Guler saga reaches a conclusion soon. With the Gunners' impressive 2-0 win against Athletic Club in an earlier Champions League match, the prospect of adding a player of Guler's calibre to the squad could make for an exciting season ahead.
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