Chelsea plot €100m January swoop for Real Madrid's Arda Guler

Chelsea executives are reportedly readying a huge January move for Real Madrid's Turkish playmaker.

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What happened. Chelsea executives are reportedly preparing a €100m January transfer window move for Real Madrid attacking midfielder Arda Guler. The Turkey international has shone for Real Madrid, but it remains unclear precisely how important a role he’ll continue to play under new manager Jose Mourinho.

• Chelsea executives are set to hold talks soon to try to complete the signing by January 1st.
• Arsenal have previously been linked with an interest in Guler.
• Guler's role under new Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is uncertain.

If Chelsea formalise their interest, they face competition from Arsenal and must convince Real Madrid to sell.

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