Chelsea are considering the sensational summer transfer of the Real Madrid star. Orda Güleraccording to the famous ITK account on X.
The London outfit are reportedly ready to splash the cash to secure the Turkish prodigy, positioning him as the centerpiece of their long-term project at Stamford Bridge ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 campaign.
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Chelsea are actively preparing a £100m bid to test Real Madrid’s resolve, according to a prominent transfer insider.
The insider posted the following update on social media:
“Chelsea are lining up a potential £100m move for Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler.”
Chelsea will compete with Arda Guler’s Premier League rivals
However, securing the signature of the Turkish international will be far from easy.
They say there are other top league clubs interested in the player, including rivals Chelsea Arsenal. meanwhile, It is said that Manchester United are also watching the young Turk.
While Real have publicly stated that the midfielder is not for sale and Guler himself has expressed a preference to fight for his place in Spain, the lure of a guaranteed starting role under a manager who fully trusts him could tip the scales heavily in Chelsea’s favour.
Arda Guler previously flourished under Xabi Alonso
The driving force behind this ambitious pursuit is incoming Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso, who is keen to arrange a swift reunion with the 21-year-old playmaker, who flourished under the Spaniard.
Alonso was sacked by the Santiago Bernabeu after a short spell but was not out of a job for long, being brought in by Chelsea this summer and has reportedly identified Guler as his priority target.
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After struggling with injuries early in his Madrid career, the dynamic playmaker has enjoyed a successful campaign, scoring a brilliant four goals and 10 assists in 34 games in all competitions under Alonso.
For context, after Alonso’s departure, he only added two more goals and four assists to his goal tally, finishing the season with six goals and 14 assists in 51 games.
| Point | Appearance | Goals | Assists | Target contribution | G/A per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under Alonso | 34 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 0.41 |
| Without Alonso | 17 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.35 |
| Total (Season) | 51 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 0.39 |
Operating flawlessly as an inverted right winger and central advanced playmaker, Guler’s creation of plenty of chances has turned him into one of the most dangerous young players in Europe, making Chelsea’s huge valuation a necessary price.