Arsenal are reportedly preparing to make an aggressive effort to push Real Madrid into selling €80m-rated attacking midfielder Arda Guler.

The Turkey international, who has been compared to former Arsenal and Real Madrid star Mesut Ozil by his manager Xabi Alonso (as per beIN Sports), is emerging as a top target for the Gunners this January.

That’s according to Spanish outlet Fichajes, who state that Arsenal look set to ramp up their offensive for Guler, even if it might prove tricky persuading Real to let him go.

The 20-year-old wasn’t initially getting regular starting opportunities at the Bernabeu, but he’s grown into his role now and has managed 15 starts in La Liga and five in the Champions League so far this season.

Arsenal looking to Arda Guler for more creative spark

Arda Guler in action for Real Madrid against Sevilla (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Guler has four goals and nine assists so far this season, including his numbers from last summer’s Club World Cup, so it’s clear he’s making an impact for Madrid.

It also looks highly likely that he’d be a useful addition to this Arsenal squad, which has at times this season looked a little unbalanced, with their strong defensive displays making...