Arsenal will make the signing of a right-back one of his priorities for 2025 after Bukayo SakaThe annoying injuries of this season. The 23-year-old has worked too hard for his club and country, so Mikel Arteta need a capable enough back-up to ensure one of their most decisive players is fully fit and available for most of the campaign.
Football Transfers has reported What do gunners like? real Madrid Youngster Arda Guler, who has cost a lot of playing time this season. The Whites are reportedly prepared to release him on loan next year and, having impressed Arsenal scouts with his impressive play and versatile nature, a move to north London could be on the cards.
Guler was one of the most sought-after youngsters in 2023 and Real Madrid finally won the race for his signature, usurping their bitter rivals. Barcelona in the process. However, his first year in the Spanish capital was hampered by injuries and, although he has made a name for himself with limited minutes this season, he does not appear to have a consistent place in Carlo Ancelotti's team.
A loan with an option to purchase would work better
Arsenal could look to sign Arda Guler for an initial year on loan to see how he adapts to being Bukayo Saka's understudy, as well as being used in other attacking roles on the pitch.
An option to make the loan permanent for a pre-agreed period. transfer The fee could ensure they get a deal similar to the one they did with Martin Odegaard a few years ago. Guler is valued at around £37 million per Transfer market and he would be an excellent signing if the Gunners could acquire him somewhere close to that figure.
It remains to be seen if Guler is ready to join Arsenal as he may not be given a main role in the team. Both Real Madrid and the player could prefer to loan him out to a smaller La Liga team or a club elsewhere in Europe where the Turkish star would be guaranteed regular minutes, so the Gunners may only be able to attract Guler so that you sign with a permanent focus.
