Arsenal are preparing a historic bid to sign Real Madrid superstar Arda Guler this summer, according to Caught Offside.
The Gunners have enjoyed a memorable season and are on the brink of winning their first Premier League title since 2004 as they sit top of the table with just two games to play, while they are also in their first Champions League final since 2006, where they'll face off against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest.
Regardless of whether they end up trophyless or having won the double, Mikel Arteta is eyeing up ways to make the squad stronger, starting with a new attacking midfielder.
Arsenal Eyeing Arda Guler Transfer
Arda Guler
Guler, who has been described as a 'future Ballon d'Or winner', has been a regular for Real Madrid this season, making 50 appearances in all competitions and registering six goals and 13 assists in the process.
The 21-year-old has been someone who has been looked at by Arsenal regularly in recent transfer windows, and the club are now willing to make a 'historic investment' of around €90m (£78m) to make him the most expensive Turkish player of all-time.
Arsenal believe that Guler could come into the squad and provide competition for Martin Odegaard in the number ten position, before eventually taking over from him as the starter in that role. However, they face a battle to convince Guler over the move, with the report stating that Guler is currently not interested in a move away.
However, with Jose Mourinho set to take over at the Bernabeu this summer, it's suggested that there could be some uncertainty over his role going forward, and that could lead to an opportunity for Arsenal to get a deal done, especially if they are crowned English and European champions this month.
Guler Would Be Elite Signing
Arda Guler celebrating after scoring in the Club World Cup
Arsenal were able to jump up a level last summer by signing top players who were ready to win now. Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi, and Eberechi Eze all arrived, alongside young talent like Cristhian Mosquera, and have had significant input on their success this season.
So by doing the same again this summer, but with elite young talent who will continue to develop, improve and potentially get even better, they are preparing themselves for a really bright future.
Guler is a top-class operator who would make a difference in any team he was in, and Arsenal would be sensible to do all they can to get this over the line.
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