Key Takeaways:
- Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have monitored Arda Guler’s performances in recent weeks, renewing longstanding interest in the Real Madrid playmaker
- Scouts from Newcastle United, Milan, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig have also observed Guler at recent La Liga fixtures
- Real Madrid and head coach Xabi Alonso insist Arda Guler is not for sale, with no price set for the midfielder
European Clubs Track Guler’s Progress
Real Madrid’s successful summer transfer window saw them retain key players and welcome notable arrivals, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Franco Mastantuono and Alvaro Carreras. While speculation surrounded Rodrygo Goes and other stars, midfielder Arda Guler attracted significant interest from several clubs, particularly after overcoming a challenging initial period in Madrid.
🚨 Arsenal could rekindle their interest in Arda Güler, should the Real Madrid playmaker be unsettled by Jude Bellingham’s return to fitness.
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— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) September 28, 2025
Since Xabi Alonso’s appointment as head coach, Guler has enjoyed a resurgence, having previously faced an uncertain future under Carlo Ancelotti. If Ancelotti had stayed, external approaches might have tempted Guler away from the Santiago Bernabeu.
Arsenal, maintaining a longstanding interest in Guler, have now renewed their scouting efforts, joined by north London adversaries Tottenham Hotspur, according to CaughtOffside. These clubs have been monitoring the Real Madrid playmaker’s recent La Liga outings.
| Club | Type of Interest | Current Action |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | Long-term admiration | Scouting recent matches |
| Tottenham Hotspur | New interest | Scouting recent matches |
| Newcastle United | Potential future move | Scouting La Liga fixtures |
| Milan | Monitoring for availability | Scouting La Liga fixtures |
| Borussia Dortmund | Monitoring for availability | Scouting La Liga fixtures |
| RB Leipzig | Monitoring for availability | Scouting La Liga fixtures |
Potential for Future Transfer
In addition to Arsenal and Spurs, Newcastle United, Milan, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig scouts have all been present at recent La Liga encounters, indicating a keen interest in the Turkish midfielder. These clubs reportedly believe there could be an opportunity for Guler to become available in 2026, particularly if his status changes following Jude Bellingham’s return from shoulder surgery.
Real Madrid’s Firm Position on Guler
Despite the mounting attention, Real Madrid and manager Xabi Alonso remain resolute regarding Guler’s future at the club. The club’s stance has been described as follows: “made their position crystal clear, Arda is not on the market. No price tag has been set because the club see him as an investment in both sporting success and long-term strategy.”
Given Guler’s impressive form this campaign – which notably included a standout performance for Los Blancos in the recent Madrid derby defeat – his continued presence seems central to Real Madrid’s long-term plans.
