Liverpool are the Premier League club working the hardest on the potential signing of Real Madrid ace Arda Guler, according to a report, while there has been a double update on Anfield legend Mo Salah.

Liverpool made big changes to their forward line over the summer, spending record-breaking money on Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, but there could be yet more major transfers at the club in 2026. Whether Salah makes up with head coach Arne Slot or completes a heartbreaking transfer away from Liverpool remains to be seen.

Guler is one player who could move to Merseyside to help Liverpool in the post-Salah era, and CaughtOffside (via Teamtalk) report that Slot’s side are ‘leading the race’ for the Turkish superstar.

Liverpool are said to be ‘the most active’ club in pursuing Guler, having ‘tracked him closely this season’. A potential deal by Richard Hughes has already been endorsed by Slot, who is a huge admirer of Guler’s talent and sees him as a ‘perfect fit’ at Anfield.

The report claims that Liverpool and Manchester United are set to ‘battle it out’ for the playmaker’s services in 2026.

Arsenal are also in the frame, as they hold ‘long-standing interest’ in Guler.

However, it is hard to see Madrid selling Guler anytime soon. The central attacking midfielder, who can also play on the right flank, has emerged into one of Xabi Alonso’s most important players.