Chelsea are eyeing a sensational summer move for Real Madrid star Arda Güler, according to X’s prominent ITK account.
The London side are reportedly prepared to spend big to secure the Turkish prodigy and are positioning him as the centerpiece of a long-term project at Stamford Bridge for the upcoming 2026/27 season.
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Chelsea are actively preparing a blockbuster £100m offer to test Real Madrid’s resolve, according to a prominent transfer source.
Insiders posted the following update on social media.
“Breaking news: Chelsea are preparing a £100m move for Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler.”
Chelsea face competition from Premier League rivals to sign Arda Guler
However, getting the signature of a Turkish national team player is by no means easy.
Top Premier League clubs, including Chelsea’s rivals Arsenal, are said to be interested in the player. Meanwhile, Man United are also said to be keeping an eye on the young Turk.
Real Madrid have publicly insisted that the midfielder is not for sale, and Guler himself has announced his intention to compete for a place in Spain, but the lure of a guaranteed starting place under a manager who fully believes in him could tip the scales heavily in favor of Chelsea.
Arda Guler previously played under Xabi Alonso.
The driving force behind this ambitious pursuit is Chelsea’s incoming head coach, Xabi Alonso, who is keen to orchestrate a swift reunion with the 21-year-old playmaker who starred under the Spaniard.
Alonso was sacked by Santiago Bernabéu after a short spell but hasn’t been out for long, having been signed from Chelsea this summer, with Guler reportedly one of Alonso’s top targets.
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After overcoming injury struggles early in his Madrid career, the dynamic playmaker enjoyed a productive season, making 34 appearances in all competitions under Alonso, scoring an impressive four goals and providing 10 assists.
To put that into context, after Alonso’s departure, he only added two more goals and four assists to his goal contributions, finishing the season with six goals and 14 assists in 51 appearances.
| period | Appearance | the goal | assist | Contribution to goal | G/A per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| under alonso | 34 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 0.41 |
| without alonso | 17 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.35 |
| Total (season) | 51 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 0.39 |
Perfectly functioning as an inverted right winger and an advanced central playmaker, Guler’s high volume of chance creation turned him into one of the most dangerous young players in Europe, making him a necessary price to pay for Chelsea’s huge valuation.
