Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler during the January transfer window, according to CaughtOffside. The 20-year-old Turkish international is greatly admired by manager Mikel Arteta, but the Spanish giants have no intention of parting ways with the player.
Guler has become a key figure for Real Madrid this season, earning praise from his former boss Xabi Alonso, who described him as a mix between Mesut Ozil and Guti. Arsenal remain top of the Premier League after a 4-1 win over Aston Villa, and Arteta is keen to strengthen his squad as they compete on four fronts.
Meanwhile, Arsenal could benefit from sell-on clauses included in the sales of Nuno Tavares and Brooke Norton-Cuffy. Tavares joined Lazio permanently for around £7.5 million last summer, with a sell-on clause estimated at 25-35%. The Portuguese left-back is now linked with a move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad, which could net Arsenal a significant fee.
Norton-Cuffy, who moved to Genoa in August 2024 for £1.75 million plus bonuses, also has a sell-on clause. The 21-year-old Englishman is reportedly being monitored by Juventus and Inter Milan, and any transfer would provide Arsenal with additional funds.
