Man City Reportedly Preparing Near-€100m Move for Real Madrid’s Arda Guler
Real Madrid reportedly consider the 20-year-old a long-term piece under Xabi Alonso.
Overview
- Transfer outlet Fichajes reports Manchester City are preparing an offer close to €100 million for Guler, as relayed by Yahoo Sports and CaughtOffside.
- Sources cited in the reports say Pep Guardiola views Guler as an ideal fit for his system and is pressing the club to act.
- Guardiola has reportedly asked City to study the feasibility of an even higher proposal to test Madrid’s resolve.
- Real Madrid are said to be unwilling to sell, framing Guler as a long-term investment within Alonso’s project.
- No club has publicly confirmed a bid or negotiations, and the situation remains unverified and developing.