Overview

• Fabrizio Romano reports Arsenal planned a push for Güler around October–November 2024 if Carlo Ancelotti stayed and Real Madrid allowed an exit.
• Real Madrid did not open the door to a departure and Güler was intent on remaining, so talks never advanced into a negotiation.
• Xabi Alonso’s appointment changed the picture as Güler became a regular, starting five Club World Cup matches and Madrid’s first three La Liga games this season.
• Romano notes Arsenal’s consideration predated Andrea Berta’s arrival as sporting director, after which the idea cooled.
• With no move materialising, Arsenal reinforced creatively by signing Eberechi Eze and promoting Ethan Nwaneri, while Güler remains contracted at Madrid with a reported £39m valuation and four years left.