Aston Villa Track Real Madrid’s Arda Güler as Summer Planning Intensifies
Güler Emerges as Ambitious Villa Target
Aston Villa’s recruitment strategy under Monchi continues to show ambition and intent, with TeamTalk reporting that the club are monitoring Real Madrid’s Arda Güler ahead of the summer transfer window. The 20-year-old Turkey international, widely regarded as one of Europe’s most promising attacking talents, is attracting interest from several elite clubs despite limited minutes at the Bernabéu.
Villa’s admiration for Güler is understood to be long-standing, and while a move is far from advanced, the groundwork is being laid should circumstances change in the coming months. President of Football Operations Monchi is a known admirer of the versatile forward, whose technical profile fits with the club’s forward-looking recruitment model.
Competition for Places Limiting Güler’s Madrid Progress
Güler arrived at Real Madrid in the summer of 2023 with immense expectation, having contributed nine goals and 12 assists in 51 games for Fenerbahçe. But his first season in Spain has been affected by injuries and fierce competition for places under Carlo Ancelotti.
Although he has made 32 appearances across all competitions for Los Blancos, just seven of those have been La Liga starts, alongside a solitary Champions League start. Despite showing flashes of brilliance, Güler is yet to command a regular place in Ancelotti’s XI.
Madrid are reportedly content for Güler to stay, but his future could depend on how he views his development path. As TeamTalk notes, “Güler himself will have to decide on his future as he is not a regular in Ancelotti’s starting line-up.”
Villa’s Attack Already Brimming with Options
Villa’s interest is genuine, but the club are also weighing up moves for other attacking players. There is ongoing consideration over whether to make Marcus Rashford’s loan deal permanent, while discussions are expected with PSG over a potential permanent deal for Marco Asensio.
Additionally, Morgan Rogers and Donyell Malen remain key components of Unai Emery’s attacking rotation, giving the club a well-stocked frontline. Güler, though, is viewed as a high-upside investment—capable of ...
