Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has made his position clear on Arda Guler amid rising transfer speculation.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti stressed that he would be ‘counting on’ Arda Guler and ‘needed’ the midfielder going forward following the side’s 3-0 victory over Leganes. Guler was handed only his fourth start of Madrid’s La Liga campaign against Leganes and the 19-year-old repaid his manager’s faith,

Guler took his opportunity to impress as Real posted a 3-0 win at Leganes on Sunday, a performance that has led to Ancelotti hinting that any loan proposals for the prospect will not be considered.

Arsenal had set their sights on Arda Guler ahead of the January transfer window, but Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has insisted the Turkey star remains a key part of his plans

The Turkey midfielder has battled for minutes this season, which has led to interest from Arsenal and Napoli. But Ancelotti said yesterday: "When the team plays well, it is because everyone contributes. Arda has contributed a lot when it comes to creativity in the final third, he gets close to scoring, he has a complete game.

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