The January transfer window approaching. Real Madrid star Arda Guler is being intensely tempted by the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United. The Turkish 20 year old star, dubbed a generation talent has shone with three goals and 7 assists in 21 matches this season.
Güler’s Özil-Like Brilliance
Guler and his path resembles that of Mesut Ozil. The reflection of both an artist and a tactical genius. He has since then developed in Madrid as a versatile no.10 or winger due to his €30m acquisition in 2023. He is in the top percentiles in terms of progressive passes (7.98 per 90) and key passes (3.27). His 90-minute statistics (1st percentile in expected assisted goals) indicate his creative nature in the midst of the transition stage of Madrid.
🤍🇹🇷 Arda Güler: “This season I feel really important in this team, thanks to coach Xabi who believed in me but where he comes short is playing Bellingham beside me”.
“That brother is a striker” pic.twitter.com/kjpMx8YktV
— Jago (@HEISJAGO) December 7, 2025
Arsenal’s Visionary Hunt
Mikel Arteta considers Guler as the ideal Odegaard replacement. A newly tempted Ozil that can bring Arsenal to the next level in attack. Seasoned followers, the Gunners will be willing to pay as much as $88m as they believe his skills can help open up their high-pressing approach. The goal involvements of Guler are every 136 minutes which fit perfectly well with the possessions blueprint of Arteta.
Liverpool’s Slot Gambit
Arne Slot is in the vanguard. Guler is the Mohamed Salah heir as he is versatile in the wing and disciplined. The proactive scouting of Liverpool puts them under first mover advantage. The dynamism of Guler is set to add zest to their midfield given that the contract of Salah runs out in the near future.
😅 Arda Guler vs. Liverpool:
• 0 goals
• 0 assists
• 0 key passes
• 0 crosses
• 1 shot
• 45 passes
• 4 duels won
• 1/4 long balls pic.twitter.com/FbkcWmbu0M
— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) November 4, 2025
United’s Amorim Priority
Ruben Amorim has named Guler as the best summer 2026 target at Manchester United, who can fill in midfield gaps in the event that Kobbie Mainoo leaves. The Red Devils are jealous of his technical advantage and intensity, where initial EUR30m prices would increase with competition.
Madrid’s Firm Grip for Güler
However, Real Madrid turns off offers. They have plans to give an extension to make a fortune of their main asset. With the bids heating up, the loyalty of Guler might favour the saga but the financial strength of the trio of the Premier League is likely to offer a strong fight in future.
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