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Three European teams have submitted offers to take Real Madrid midfielder on loan – report
Arda Guler’s future at Real Madrid is once again under the spotlight following reports from Real Madrid Confidencial revealing that three European clubs, Juventus, Bayer Leverkusen and Newcastle United, have submitted offers to take the Turkish midfielder on loan.
However, despite the interest, all signs suggest that Real Madrid do not intend to let Guler leave, as manager Xabi Alonso has made it clear that he sees the 20-year-old as an important player for the 2025/26 season.
Guler’s situation at the club has dramatically shifted in recent months. Under former manager Carlo Ancelotti, the youngster struggled for minutes and was often considered a candidate for a loan move to gain more playing time.
In fact, had Ancelotti stayed, it is likely that Guler would have been loaned out or even considered a permanent exit. However, Alonso’s arrival has changed the outlook completely.
Feeling valued under Alonso
The Turkish international is beginning to feel more valued in the current setup. Speaking ahead of the Club World Cup match against Pachuca, Guler admitted that he now feels more involved, noting that Xabi Alonso regularly speaks to him and trusts him.
Despite his happiness, Guler was also realistic. He said that while he has not actively thought about leaving the club, he would have to consider his options if he continues to be sidelined.
It must be noted that Alonso has played a pivotal role in shifting the club’s stance on Guler. The manager believes in controlling the tempo of matches through short passes and intelligent movement, a tactical system in which Guler naturally thrives.
Real Madrid not interested in any transfer
The interest from Juventus, Leverkusen, and Newcastle remains concrete, but Real Madrid are not entertaining offers at this stage.
The club views Guler as a long-term asset, one who fits the new footballing vision being introduced under Alonso.
Real Madrid officials believe that Guler can grow into a key member of their midfield alongside Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, and Eduardo Camavinga.
After three successive wins to start the season, a 1-0 loss to Real Betis came as a reality check for Real Madrid, who are still some way off matching the quality and consistency of Barcelona.
In light of the defeat, the Real Madrid coaching staff is analysing the best way to get the most out of the current setup.
More expected from Valverde
According to Defensa Central, one of the key conclusions drawn from the Betis defeat is that Real Madrid need greater involvement from Federico Valverde with the ball.
The Uruguayan has been deployed as the pivot, largely due to the absence of the injured Aurelien Tchouameni, but he is yet to make the step up in quality the team requires from that role.
While his effort and commitment are never in doubt, Mourinho and his staff, led by Sami Khedira, feel Valverde spends too much time positioned behind the opposition’s midfield line.
As a result, he fails to offer passing lanes to his teammates when they are under pressure, forcing them into hurried, aimless clearances rather than playing out cleanly from the back.
That concern has already been communicated to Valverde, who is still adapting to a position he has never truly played, making the challenge all the more difficult for him.
A collective issue to fix
However, the problem is not Valverde’s alone, with the coaching staff identifying a wider issue in the team’s structure.
Khedira has reportedly noted a certain passivity from the attackers in the videos of the match, particularly Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe, when it comes to offering themselves as the ball transitions from midfield into attacking areas.
That lack of movement compounds the difficulties for the deeper midfielders.
Mourinho, for his part, remains unfazed by the departure of Rodri to Barcelona, insisting his squad has the tools to cope.
“I’m not missing Rodri. We have solutions, we have quality,” the Portuguese said, before adding that he backs his ability to improve players.
With a Champions League opener against Inter Milan on the horizon, Mourinho and his staff will be keen to iron out these issues quickly.
