Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified sourceVia Fabrizio Romano· 16 Sept 2026
Mourinho: Arda Guler Not Untouchable Amid Chelsea Interest
Jose Mourinho's blunt response about Arda Guler's status could open the door for Chelsea.
A. Güler
player
Player
Arda Guler
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Real Madrid
Linked club
Chelsea
Reported fee
€100m
What happened. Jose Mourinho admitted that Arda Guler is not untouchable in Real Madrid's starting eleven, amid reported interest from Chelsea. The comments came after a hard-fought match when Mourinho was asked if the Turkish playmaker had made himself indispensable.
- Mourinho's remarks could boost Chelsea's hopes of signing Guler.
- Reports suggest a potential €100m January transfer.
- Guler's future at Real Madrid appears uncertain under Mourinho.
“No, no one is untouchable.”
— Jose Mourinho
Chelsea may step up their pursuit of Guler in the January window following Mourinho's comments.
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