Paris Saint-Germain has reportedly set its sights on Real Madrid’s promising talent, Arda Güler, in a move that head coach Luis Enrique is said to view as a form of reprisal following Los Blancos’ capture of Argentine prodigy Franco Mastantuono according to El Nacional.
PSG experienced significant frustration after Real Madrid secured an agreement for 17-year-old Mastantuono, a player who had also garnered considerable interest from the French champions.
In response to this perceived slight, Enrique is now reportedly hoping to entice Turkish international Arda Güler away from the Santiago Bernabéu.
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Güler, who arrived in Madrid heralded as one of Europe’s most exciting young prospects, endured a challenging debut season under Carlo Ancelotti.
A combination of injury setbacks and intense competition for places severely limited his playing time.
The recent addition of Mastantuono to Real Madrid’s ranks could further compound his struggle for minutes, potentially pushing him lower down the squad’s pecking order.
PSG is reportedly looking to capitalize on this situation. Luis Enrique is said to consider Güler an ideal fit for the club’s long-term strategic plans, praising the 19-year-old’s exceptional technical abilities and creative flair.
The Spanish coach reportedly believes that Güler could command a significantly larger role in Paris than his current standing in Madrid allows.
The Ligue 1 champions are anticipated to approach Real Madrid with a proposal for a loan deal that includes a purchase option.
While Real Madrid reportedly remains convinced of Güler’s immense potential and is generally reluctant to sanction a permanent departure, they may be open to a carefully managed loan spell that could further support his development and provide the consistent game time he has lacked.
