Arda Guler could be allowed to leave Real Madrid on loan in January amid Tottenham interest

Tottenham Hotspur invested heavily in young talents with high potential to bolster their squad over the summer. The only marquee acquisition of the summer transfer window was Dominic Solanke, who arrived on a club-record fee from Bournemouth.

Spurs’ change in transfer policy of signing prodigious talents under Ange Postecoglou. is starting to pay off rich dividends. There is still a long way to go before the club challenges for the Premier League but the groundwork is being laid off for a special future. Behind the scenes, the Lilywhites chiefs are already identifying new targets to strengthen the squad.

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According to an exclusive report from TBR Football, Tottenham are keeping close tabs on Real Madrid starlet Arda Guler, who has been frustrated by a lack of game time under head coach Carlo Ancelotti.

The teenager, who helped Turkey reach the last eight of UEFA EURO 2024 during the summer in Germany, has not had the desired playing time at Real Madrid since he arrived from Fenerbahce in the summer of 2023. Regarded as one of the hottest talents across Europe, Arda Guler has amassed only 291 minutes across 10 games so far this season. The creative attacker’s lack of minutes in a Real Madrid shirt could influence his future away from Santiago Bernabeu.

Tottenham aren’t the only club interested in his signature. Aston Villa and Newcastle United are also actively monitoring the young Turk’s situation in the Spanish capital. He rejected several offers to leave during the past summer transfer window in favour of continuing his adventure at Madrid, but things could change due to lack of game time.

The aforementioned report adds Real Madrid view Guler as a ‘top talent’ and have no intention of letting him leave on a permanent basis. The 19-year-old is not a starter under Ancelotti and he would be only allowed to depart on loan in January if the situation does not change.

Spurs could do well with a talent like Guler in their ranks. Dejan Kulusevski’s positional tweak from a right-winger to a central midfielder leaves Brennan Johnson as the only natural wide player on the right. Having Guler would be beneficial as he’ll not only enjoy game time but also push Johnson to improve his game. Plus, the Turkish sensation can also operate as a No.10, and such flexibility will only benefit Ange Postecoglou’s side.

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All in all, Tottenham must do everything in its power to sign Guler if he is made available for a loan transfer by Madrid in the winter window.