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