Arda Guler faces an uncertain future at Real Madrid as Tottenham Hotspur face increased competition for his signature
Tottenham turned their attention to strengthening their attack during the summer transfer window in an effort to resolve their struggles in the final third. To their credit, the Lilywhites managed to secure several top-quality signings before deadline day, including Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, and Randal Kolo Muani. The arrival of this attacking trio has instantly transformed the North London club into serious top-four contenders in the Premier League this season.
However, Spurs were unable to bring in a new No.10 to replace James Maddison before the window closed. The England international was expected to play a vital role under Thomas Frank this season before suffering a ruptured ACL during a pre-season friendly in August. The devastating injury has sidelined him until next year, leaving a significant creative void in Tottenham’s midfield.
With no natural attacking midfielder available in the squad, Frank has been forced to deploy Lucas Bergvall in the No.10 role. To his credit, the Swedish youngster has performed admirably, scoring crucial goals and adding energy and intensity to Spurs’ attack. However, while Bergvall has shown promise, he cannot be viewed as a long-term solution as lacks the creative flair and vision required to consistently dictate play in that position.
Tottenham are keen to land Real Madrid ace Arda Guler
Tottenham must therefore be proactive in the upcoming January transfer window if they wish to sustain their strong start to the season. The Lilywhites currently sit third in the Premier League table, just two points behind leaders Arsenal, and reinforcing their squad will be crucial if they aim to challenge for a European spot.
Recent reports suggest that Spurs are keeping tabs on Real Madrid’s prodigious young attacker Arda Guler. Thomas Frank views him as a long-term replacement of James Maddison in the #10 role and he is keen to make him the face of the project at N17. However, the report also states that the Los Blancos have no intentions of losing their key player and have put up a €150m asking price to scare off potential suitors.
Despite Madrid’s stance that Guler is not for sale, there are other clubs lining up to test the waters for his signature as well. As per Grada3, Tottenham need to fend off competition from Arsenal, Newcastle United, AC Milan, and RB Leipzig if they want to land the 20-year-old in the coming months. The report also states that the Turkey international wants to play in the Premier League eventually, so there is a possibility that he might be looking to switch clubs in the coming months.
Signing Arda Guler would represent a major coup for Tottenham, potentially elevating them from top-four contenders to genuine title challengers. The 20-year-old would benefit from regular playing time under Thomas Frank and could establish himself as a creative heartbeat of Spurs’ evolving project. His technical brilliance, football intelligence, and versatility across the frontline make him an ideal fit for the North London club as they look to continue their upward trajectory under Frank.
