Former Tottenham Hotspur forward Darren Bent has warned Arsenal against signing Real Madrid youngster Arda Guler in the January transfer window. According to The Daily Mail, the Gunners have contacted Guler’s representatives and are keen on securing a loan deal for the 19-year-old.
Guler has struggled to make an impact with Los Blancos this season, playing just 307 minutes in 12 games across competitions. Despite being touted as a world-class prospect, he has yet to register a goal contribution and could be looking for an opportunity in the Premier League to prove himself.
However, Bent believes that Guler would not be a good fit for Arsenal, despite being a very talented player. He reckons that the Gunners already have better options in the pecking order, with Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka ahead of him. Bent questioned whether Guler would be willing to swap one bench for another, suggesting that he would not be a priority signing for Arsenal.
Guler’s current situation at Real Madrid is that he is struggling to get playing time under coach Carlo Ancelotti. He has made just nine appearances across competitions this season, scoring one goal and providing two assists. The lack of game time has led to concerns about his future at the club, with several teams reportedly interested in signing him.
Arsenal, in particular, is said to be monitoring Guler’s situation closely, with The Boot Room reporting that they have contacted his representatives about a potential loan deal. However, Bent does not believe that Guler would be a good fit for Arsenal, citing the competition for places in the team.
On the other hand, Guler has also been touted as a potential signing for Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United, with the latter reportedly interested in signing him on a permanent deal.
While Guler is a talented player, Bent believes that he would not be a good fit for Arsenal, citing the competition for places in the team and the fact that he would likely be a bench player. Additionally, Guler’s current situation at Real Madrid, where he is struggling to get playing time, makes it unclear whether he would be willing to take a step back to a Premier League team like Arsenal.
