Liverpool’s pursuit of Real Madrid’s Arda Guler has hit a significant roadblock, with Fabrizio Romano confirming the Spanish giants have no intention of letting the young star leave this summer.

Romano posted: “Recent links between Arda Guler and loan move to Bayer Leverkusen are wide of mark. Arda, key part of Real Madrid plans and not available on loan. He’s only focused on Real Madrid now.”

The latest developments follows on Turkish-Football reporting last week that Guler has no intention of leaving and wants to fight for his place at the club.

Despite recent speculation linking the 19-year-old Turkish midfielder with a potential loan move to Bayer Leverkusen, Romano has categorically ruled out any possibility of Guler departing the Bernabeu.

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The Spanish club views Guler as a key part of their future plans and is determined to keep him at the club.

The midfielder, who impressed at Euro 2024, is expected to fight for his place in Carlo Ancelotti’s first team.

With the Guler deal off the table, Liverpool will now focus their attention on other transfer targets to bolster their attacking options. The Reds remain keen on strengthening their squad ahead of the new Premier League season.

While Guler’s immediate future lies at Real Madrid, his long-term prospects remain uncertain. The Turkish talent has the potential to become a world-class player, and if he fails to secure regular playing time at the Bernabeu, interest from top clubs is likely to persist.

Liverpool and other European giants will continue to monitor Guler’s development, with the hope of potentially signing him in the future.