TOP NEWS TODAY: AC Milan is leveraging the anticipation surrounding Kylian Mbappé’s potential arrival to bolster their squad by securing young talent from Real Madrid.

The reported imminent arrival of Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid is poised to impact the current players in the team’s attacking lineup for the ongoing 2023-24 season. As a result of Mbappé’s addition, some players may need to sacrifice their playing time, while others might find themselves sidelined or potentially leaving the club altogether.

One such player who could be affected by Mbappé’s arrival is attacking midfielder Arda Güler. With the competition for places expected to intensify at Real Madrid, Güler’s opportunities for regular game time next season might be limited. Consequently, there is speculation that he could be available for a transfer, and Serie A side AC Milan is reportedly interested in acquiring him.

According to reports from Calciomercato, AC Milan is planning to pursue a loan deal for Güler during the upcoming summer transfer window. The club sees an opportunity to capitalize on Güler’s potential availability and is eager to secure his services, building on its positive relationship with the Real Madrid board.

Milan’s renewed efforts to sign Güler come after their unsuccessful attempt to secure his signature last year when he opted to join Madrid. Inspired by the success of Brahim Díaz’s loan spell at the San Siro, Milan aims to replicate this by bringing in Güler on loan initially, with an eye on negotiating a buyout clause in the agreement.

Furthermore, Milan intends to persuade Güler to make a permanent move to the club once he becomes settled in their team setup. Despite being signed by Real Madrid from Fenerbahçe for €15 million last summer, Güler has seen limited playing time this season, logging only 93 minutes across all competitions, partly due to injuries.