Chelsea has officially joined Arsenal in the race to sign Turkish sensation Arda Güler, with reports suggesting the Blues are ready to break the bank for the Real Madrid playmaker.
According to the Daily Briefing and CaughtOffside, both London clubs believe that Güler could be available for a fee between €90m and €100m (£78m – £87m). This sudden interest comes amidst a turbulent season at the Santiago Bernabéu, which saw Xabi Alonso depart the club just last week, leaving the squad in a state of transition under new manager Álvaro Arbeloa.
The “Turkish Maestro” in Numbers
Despite Real Madrid’s inconsistent form, Arda Güler has been a shining light in the 2025/26 campaign. His statistics this season under Alonso and now Arbeloa are elite:
- Appearances: 31 matches
- Direct Goal Involvements: 14 (3 goals and 11 assists)
- Career at Madrid: 22 goal involvements in 61 total games.
Mikel Arteta has long admired Güler, seeing him as the perfect solution to Arsenal’s creative struggles following uneven performances from Martin Ødegaard and Eberechi Eze. However, Chelsea’s financial muscle and interest in a multi-player deal could tip the scales.
The Enzo Fernández Factor
The most intriguing part of Chelsea’s strategy involves captain Enzo Fernández. Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez remains a huge admirer of the Argentine World Cup winner and views him as the ideal long-term successor to consolidate their midfield.
Reports suggest Chelsea may be willing to negotiate Enzo’s departure to Madrid if it facilitates the arrival of both Arda Güler and potentially Vinícius Júnior, whose contract renewal remains stalled. A “swap-plus-cash” deal involving Enzo is currently being discussed behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge.
James Horan is a football writer focused on the Premier League transfer market, covering confirmed signings, transfer rumors, and club strategies during the transfer windows.
