Successfully operated on this summer, Jude Bellingham missed part of the start of the season with Real Madrid. His return could push a current starter towards a transfer during the next summer transfer window.
The convalescence period is over for Jude Bellingham, who is gradually returning to the pitch. The English midfielder will do Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso a lot of good. Nevertheless, in his absence, the coach of the Whites had to find a solution to compensate for his absence. It was Arda Guler who provided the interim, with brilliance.
A goalscorer against Atletico Madrid in the 5-2 rout suffered by Real Madrid, Arda Guler demonstrated to his coach why he certainly had the talent to be a starter. But his place risks being called into question with the return of Jude Bellingham, as evidenced by his substitution before that of the Englishman on Saturday in the derby whilst the Turk was far more prominent. A situation that could benefit Arsenal, according to information from Football Transfers.
Arda Guler relegated to the bench because of Jude Bellingham?
Indeed, if Arda Guler were to see his status durably eroded and his playing time melt away in favour of Jude Bellingham, the Turkish international (23 caps, 5 goals) could logically be disturbed and consider going to see if the grass is not greener elsewhere. And precisely, Arsenal have been in the running for several months and are monitoring this situation. The London club fully intend to take action if a window of opportunity were to open.
For his part, the former Fenerbahce player could legitimately ask questions about his future if substantial playing time is not guaranteed by Xabi Alonso. It remains to be seen how the Spanish coach will manage this situation. Arda Guler is currently valued at £38.5m on Transfermarkt.
This article was originally published on Top Mercato.
