BREAKING NEWS: Manchester United directors accelerating talks to sign FUTURE Balon d’ior winner for Ruben Amorim in 2026 after emergency board meeting yesterday on squad Upgrade
Manchester United are considering a shock swoop for Real Madrid star attacker Arda Guler, according to reports in Spain.
The Red Devils are believed to be among several Premier League clubs eyeing the Turkey international and have already made their first move.
United are seeking to add dynamism and freshness to Ruben Amorim’s squad next year and a move for Guler is seen as a step in that direction, with the 20-year-old internally rated for his technical abilities and versatility.
Real are in a strong negotiating position for Guler, whose contract in the Spanish capital expires in June 2029.
Man United Eyeing Arda Guler
Arda Guler celebrating after scoring in the Club World Cup
According to reports in Spain, Man United have reportedly accelerated initial contacts for Guler, but a move will largely depend on Real’s stance.
The Santiago Bernabeu chiefs remain intent that Guler stays at the club as he is seen as a valuable member of Xabi Alonso’s squad this season.
The 20-year-old has made 22 appearances under the Spanish tactician this term, 18 of which were starts, scoring three goals and providing seven assists.
No Real player has more assists than Guler this term, with Vinicius Jr also registering seven in his 22 appearances under Alonso.
Guler, praised as a player who ‘will win the Ballon d’Or’ by Xabi Alonso, joined Real from Turkish side Fenerbahce in the summer of 2023, but largely struggled for regular minutes in his first two seasons in the Spanish capital.
Under former boss Carlo Ancelotti, he made just 18 starts in La Liga across his first two years with Real, scoring nine goals.
Alonso’s arrival saw Guler being handed a more prominent role in the first-team squad, with the 20-year-old also starting five of Real’s six games in the Champions League.
He was brought off the bench in the 2-1 home defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday.
Man United Could Return for Gallagher
Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher
Man United could end up moving for a different La Liga star at the turn of the year, with Atletico Madrid star Conor Gallagher eyed as a midfield target.
According to GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Ben Jacobs, United view the England international as a potential ‘try before you buy’ option, provided Atletico are open to a loan deal in January.
United targeted a move for Gallagher in the final days of the summer transfer window and remain firm in their plans to sign a new midfielder in 2025, with three Premier League stars also on the shortlist.
