Manchester City are preparing one of the most ambitious transfers as Pep Guardiola pushes for the signing of Real Madrid’s Turkish prodigy Arda Güler, according to Fichajes.
The 20-year-old has emerged as one of the stars of the season, blossoming into a more central role under Xabi Alonso and quickly becoming one of the most exciting young midfielders in European football.
Since joining Real Madrid in 2023 from Fenerbahçe, Güler’s progress has been steady but explosive. Initially seen as a long-term project, his transformation into the current campaign has propelled him into the spotlight.
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Alonso’s decision to deploy him in midfield rather than out wide opened up a whole new dimension to his game.
Güler now plays with remarkable maturity for his age, dictating the tempo, linking play and regularly producing key passes into the final third.
His performances in the Champions League have also attracted praise, with scouts noting his elite first touch, composure and ability to break lines under pressure.
Guardiola has reportedly made Arda Güler a top priority, seeing him as the future leader of City’s midfield.
Guardiola is looking for a new creative conductor following the departure of Kevin De Bruyne, someone capable of controlling the pace of matches and thriving in tight spaces.
Sources close to City say Guardiola believes Güler has the exact combination of intelligence, technical excellence and versatility his system demands.
City are prepared to spend €100 million to acquire the Turkish star, a sum which would make Güler one of the most expensive under-21 players in football history.
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Despite City’s massive offer, Real Madrid’s position is firm, Güler is untouchable.
Los Blancos view Güler as the cornerstone of their future midfield, alongside Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga. Club officials believe he has shown only a fraction of his potential and expect his value to skyrocket in the coming seasons.
President Florentino Pérez is considered a great admirer of Güler and considers him a generational talent.
If City intend to land the Turkish gem, they may need more than money, they will need patience, persuasion and a major change in Madrid’s position.
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