Liverpool monitoring Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler

Liverpool are monitoring Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler, according to a Sports Boom report. The monitoring comes as Andoni Iraola and Richard Hughes look to add new players this summer. Arsenal and Chelsea are also reported to be tracking Guler. Guler is a 21-year-old Turkish international who has broken out at Real Madrid this season. He has contributed to 20 goals across all competitions and has played in multiple positions. Xabi Alonso compared Guler to Mesut Ozil, highlighting his technical quality. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has historically favoured young, highly technical players, adding weight to their interest. Liverpool already have Florian Wirtz and Dominik Szoboszlai capable of playing as number 10s. Guler is more likely to be deployed out wide, as Alvaro Arbeloa and Xabi Alonso have used him on both wings and centrally. The potential transfer fee for Guler could be around £100 million. Real Madrid’s possible pursuit of Alexis Mac Allister could affect the overall cost.