Chelsea are reportedly preparing a bold move to sign Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler this summer, with new manager Xabi Alonso driving the pursuit.
According to Sports Boom, Chelsea have expressed ‘serious interest’ in the 21-year-old Turkish international ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
Alonso has reportedly earmarked Guler as the ‘priority target’ to help rebuild a Chelsea squad that endured a deeply disappointing 2025-26 campaign.
The Spanish manager is said to view Guler’s technical and versatile profile as a ‘perfect fit’ to serve as a cornerstone of the squad for the next five to ten years.
Chelsea are considering submitting an audacious £100m offer for the Turkish midfielder, as the club looks to accelerate its pursuit of a transformational signing.
Guler first attracted widespread attention during his time at Fenerbahce before Real Madrid won the race for his signature back in 2023.
He made an encouraging debut season at the Bernabeu, registering eight goal contributions, before establishing himself as a first-team regular in subsequent years.
His contribution during the recently concluded season was particularly impressive, with six goals and 14 assists across all competitions, placing him third among Real Madrid players for overall goal involvements.
While Real Madrid are expected to resist any approaches for Guler, their interest in Levi Colwill could open the door to a player-plus-cash deal between the two clubs, according to Sports Boom.
Chelsea face stiff competition from Arsenal and Liverpool, who have also been monitoring Guler as they look to strengthen their own squads heading into next season.
The Blues finished 10th in the Premier League this season and went trophyless, making Alonso’s rebuild one of the most pressing projects in English football right now.
A successful move for Guler would represent a major statement of intent, potentially handing Alonso the creative catalyst needed to challenge for Chelsea’s first domestic title in 10 years.