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Arsenal interest acknowledged as Arda Guler commits to Madrid future
Arsenal’s long running admiration for Arda Guler has again surfaced, but any notion of a January breakthrough has been firmly closed down. According to TeamTalk, sources close to the Real Madrid midfielder have delivered a clear message, the player has no intention of leaving Spain despite renewed approaches from the Premier League.
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The Gunners remain the most persistently linked of an English trio that also includes Chelsea and Liverpool. All three have made repeated enquiries over the past year, drawn by Guler’s technical quality and accelerating influence at the Bernabeu. Yet the response from the player’s camp has not shifted.
Madrid faith rewarded under Alonso
Guler was always reassured by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez that he was viewed as part of the club’s future. This season has underlined that promise. Under Xabi Alonso, before his dramatic departure yesterday, the 20 year old had started 20 matches, contributing three goals and eight assists while becoming an integral part of Madrid’s attacking rhythm.
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TeamTalk report that despite fresh contacts in the last month, the message from Guler’s camp remains unchanged. He is “happy and not thinking about move”, a stance that has been communicated repeatedly as Europe’s elite continue to circle.
Arsenal enquiries continue but answer unchanged
Arsenal have again made their interest known, reiterating to Guler’s representatives that they would be keen should circumstances change. For now, they have not. Madrid are aware that the Premier League trio, alongside Bayern Munich, continue to ask about the midfielder “on a regular basis”.
Rather than opening the door to a sale, Madrid are preparing to strengthen their position. Guler’s current contract runs until 2029, but TeamTalk understand the club are ready to open talks over improved terms, recognising that he is now operating “on a different level” within the squad.
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Neymar praise reflects rising stature
External validation has followed. Speaking recently at a social media event, former Barcelona forward Neymar, now with Al-Hilal, offered striking praise.
“Arda Güler is an amazing player. He has such quality,” Neymar said. “In my opinion, he is the best midfielder in the world right now.”
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Such acclaim only reinforces why Madrid are determined to secure Guler’s long term future and why Arsenal’s interest, however sincere, is unlikely to progress beyond admiration for now.
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Arsenal fans have watched the club circle elite young talent for years, sometimes landing them, sometimes being reminded of the pull wielded by clubs like Real Madrid.
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There is realism here. Guler starting 20 games and thriving for Madrid changes the context entirely. This is no longer a player on the fringes who might be tempted by guaranteed minutes elsewhere. He is part of a project that carries global prestige and competitive certainty.
Supporters will still admire the ambition shown by Arsenal in continuing to ask the question. It signals intent and credibility in the market. But there is also understanding that timing matters. Arsenal fans have seen similar situations before where patience, rather than persistence, is required.
If the club are to keep progressing, they must continue targeting players at this level. Even when the answer is no, being in the conversation matters. For now, most supporters will accept that this is one door firmly closed, at least until circumstances shift.
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