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Real Madrid News Real Madrid playmaker has Mourinho and board’s backing despite fierce competition Real Madrid have a problem of plenty in attack, with Jose Mourinho facing a major selection dilemma on a game-to-game basis. The likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham are the first names written on the team sheet. Also, the price that Madrid paid for Yan Diomande this summer suggests he is going to be a guaranteed starter for Jose. Now, according to Mario Cortegana of The Athletic, Arda Guler may face one of the toughest selection battles in Real Madrid’s squad. However, the silver lining for him is that there is no shortage of belief in the Turkish midfielder inside the club. Mourinho believes in Guler’s role Both Jose Mourinho and Madrid’s board regard Guler as an important part of the team’s future, even with players ahead of him. If Mourinho sticks with his preferred 4-2-3-1, Bellingham is expected to occupy the No. 10 role, while Vinicius and Diomande provide the width behind Mbappe. That does not leave an obvious starting place for Guler. Yet Mourinho has already made his admiration clear. The Portuguese coach sees the 21-year-old as much more than a specialist attacking midfielder and has even suggested that, over time, he could evolve into a No. 8 and eventually a deeper No. 6. That long-term view gives Guler several possible routes into the side. Madrid board see him as structurally important The backing is not limited to the coach. Real Madrid’s hierarchy believes Guler can help give the team structure and direction through his touch, vision and ability to connect phases of play. His relationship with Mbappe is considered another major asset. Guler has the technical quality to find the French forward early, play between the lines and create the kind of combinations that can make Madrid’s attack more fluid. That gives him value even if he is not one of the six or seven names considered automatic starters. His future is not in doubt The key point is that Guler is not being viewed as surplus simply because the competition is intense. Madrid appear to see him as a player who can become increasingly important as Mourinho shapes the midfield over time. The Portuguese manager may have already started working on the Turkish midfielder to use him in deeper roles in certain games this season. There is also the possibility of Jose switching to a 4-3-3 and playing Bellingham and Guler as his two No. 8s. For now, the challenge is keeping everyone happy, especially with Guler likely to want more minutes to justify his talent. The upcoming season should give a clear picture of Madrid’s plans for the 21-year-old, and it remains to be seen how he develops. Real Madrid News Former Real Madrid academy ace could bring significant windfall amid Premier League interest It has been a gala summer for Real Madrid in terms of youth player sales, both directly from the Castilla and in terms of indirect profits from external transfers. All in all, the club have pocketed over €200 million from player sales this summer, and a massive part of that has arrived from departures of academy stars. The most recent operation finalised was the departure of Jacobo Ortega who left for Strasbourg, and Sergio Arribas is also said to be nearing a big-money move. Now, Defensa Central highlights another young player who could enter the same situation. An exit from Celta Vigo As relayed by the Spanish outlet, former Real Madrid player and current Celta Vigo star Javi Rueda is nearing a departure from the club, and Los Blancos continue to hold a promising stake. The player is likely Premier League-bound as Nottingham Forest have reportedly taken a liking for his profile. They are willing to spend big bucks to recruit him, and that comes as great news for Real Madrid who retain 50% of his rights. In fact, Rueda is said to have numerous proposals on his table beyond the offer from England although all his options are from clubs abroad. Nottingham Forest, however, represent the player’s best option in terms of chances in the Europa League and their project. The expected sum As matters stand, there is no clear idea of the exact amount Celta Vigo are holding out for. Rueda’s release clause stands at close to €40 million, but the Galicians are expected to settle even for a slightly lesser fee if it satisfies them. Given that they owe half the sum to Real Madrid, they will only sell him if the offer comes close to the €40 million mark at least. As matters stand, Nottingham Forest have not tabled any official offer for the player yet but one is expected to arrive at the Celta Vigo offices in the coming days. Real Madrid, needless to say, will be alert to the situation and will hope to secure yet another windfall to add to their massive earnings of the summer.