Mikel Arteta and Arda Guler (Photograph by Arsenal FC through Getty Photographs, Anadolu Company)
Arsenal are anticipated to be very busy this summer season, and a number of of their doable signings might come from La Liga – and one participant might find yourself following the identical path as Martin Odegaard did 4 years in the past.
Arsenal are long-term admirers of Arda Guler, who has had a tough first couple of seasons at Actual Madrid. The 20-year-old is unlikely to characteristic when the 2 groups face off on Wednesday within the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie, as Carlo Ancelotti doesn’t think about his talents.
Guler has performed 35 occasions for Actual Madrid this season, albeit most of these appearances have come from the bench. However he has not performed a single minute within the Champions League knockout phases, which underlines his standing on the Santiago Bernabeu. And that might imply that he’s obtainable for switch in the summertime.
Arsenal retaining tabs on Actual Madrid starlet Arda Guler
Former scout Mick Brown has instructed Soccer Insider that Arsenal have scouted Guler all through the season.
“Arsenal scouts have been watching him on a lot of events. It jogs my memory of the Odegaard deal a bit, he’s struggled at Actual Madrid however might be given an opportunity at Arsenal. It may be tough to make a real evaluation about his talents when he’s solely making appearances from the bench, so it’s one thing they’ll be working arduous on.
“I’d have reservations concerning the deal as a result of if he isn’t adequate for Actual Madrid, I don’t suppose he may be the reply to Arsenal’s issues. However he’s definitely one they’ve been and one they may transfer for if he’s obtainable. They need to add depth to their staff as a result of that’s the place they’ve been missing.
“However I don’t suppose they’ll be the one ones trying as a result of he’s definitely a vibrant expertise.”
Arsenal can be well-placed to signal Guler given their good off-field relations with Actual Madrid, though they’re anticipated to face competitors from Man United.
