In a report for the Daily Briefing, journalist Mark Brus stated that Arsenal are keeping a keen eye on Real Madrid playmaker Arda Guler. It has been mentioned that the Gunners could face competition from Chelsea in pursuit of the Turkish talent this year.
Guler’s Impressive Form In La Liga
Guler is having a decent campaign at the Madrid club as he has put in a run of eye-catching displays for them in the La Liga. The 20-year-old has scored three goals and earned 11 assists in 31 matches for Los Blancos this season on all fronts.
The Turkish talent has given a good account of himself in the final third by averaging 2.48 shots per 90 minutes in La Liga. He has kept 39.4% of his attempts on target (stats via fbref.com).
His current contract at the Madrid club will run out in the summer of 2029, which could make it tough for the Gunners to snap him up on the cheap this year.
Will Guler Be A Decent Choice For Arsenal Boss Mikel Arteta?
Guler can strike the ball with power and precision from long range. He has got the vision to create some inviting chances for his teammates in the final third.
The Turkish sensation is a decent dribbler with the ball at his feet. Guler is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also serve as a box-to-box midfielder or as a right-winger if required. However, it remains to be seen whether he can maintain his good form in the Premier League if the Gunners manage to bring him on board this year.
We can expect Guler to add more quality and depth to Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta’s frontline. He is more than capable of nailing down a regular first-team spot at the Emirates Stadium in the coming years.
At 20, Guler has got the potential to be a future star in English football. Hence, he would be a great choice for the North London club to consider in the long run. However, Arteta has to give him some time to adjust to life in England before he can get the best out of the player.
