Real Madrid values Arda Guler at €100 million, Manchester United targets Wilfred Ndidi.
The transfer market heated up on the evening of January 23rd with a record price tag for Arda Guler and Manchester United's efforts to bring Wilfred Ndidi back to the Premier League.
The European transfer market is witnessing unexpected developments as the big clubs begin finalizing their summer plans. The spotlight is on Real Madrid, with the Spanish giants setting a very high valuation for young talent Arda Guler, while Manchester United are also actively seeking reinforcements for their midfield.
Real Madrid values Arda Guler at nearly 100 million euros.
Real Madrid has sent a strong message to interested clubs regarding Arda Guler. According to sources from CaughtOffside, both Arsenal and Chelsea have been informed that the Turkish midfielder could leave Santiago Bernabeu if any club agrees to pay between 90 and 100 million euros.
Besides valuing Guler, Real Madrid is also actively searching for a replacement. PSG's Vitinha is currently the top target for the Spanish club's management to strengthen their midfield next season. In addition, young talent Franco Mastantuono has also affirmed his desire to stay and compete for a place at Madrid instead of leaving when Nico Paz returns.
Manchester United are interested in Wilfred Ndidi.
Manchester United are considering bringing Wilfred Ndidi back to the Premier League. The former Leicester City midfielder currently plays for Besiktas in Türkiye. With his extensive experience in England, Ndidi is seen as a viable target to strengthen the Red Devils' defensive capabilities.
Besides Ndidi, Manchester United are also fiercely competing with Chelsea for the signature of midfielder Felix Nmecha from Borussia Dortmund. However, Bayern Munich have also officially joined the race for Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest – another target for both Manchester clubs – with a asking price of up to £100 million.
Personnel changes at Chelsea and other major clubs.
Chelsea continued to show their dynamism in the transfer market by beating Liverpool to acquire young talent Yisa Alao from Sheffield Wednesday for £500,000 plus add-ons. However, the London club is facing difficulties in the pursuit of center-back Jeremy Jacquet due to Rennes demanding a fee of up to €65 million.
In other developments, Real Madrid have flatly rejected Ousmane Dembele's €6 million-a-month salary demand from PSG. Meanwhile, Robert Lewandowski's future remains uncertain, with two potential destinations being the Major League Soccer (MLS) or the Saudi Pro League. Manchester City star Bernardo Silva is also a target for Al-Nassr and Barcelona as his contract is nearing its expiration.
