For some months, several reports have been suggesting that Real Madrid have Arsenal defender, William Saliba on their summer transfer agenda.
Le10 Sport revealed in October of last year that the La Liga team had already had discussions with the 23-year-old’s representatives. According to the same source, the Gunners began negotiations for a renewal a month later.
Saliba’s contract expires in 2027, and Arsenal have not yet negotiated an extension.
Real Madrid are interested in the center-back, according to a recent report from RMC Sport. The President of the Champions League winners, Florentino Pérez, and his group have begun making plans for the summer.
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When talking about defense options, the Arsenal star gets brought up. The France international is an “absolute priority” for the Madrid team, according to the source, but luring him away from the north London outfit won’t be simple.
Saliba is regarded by Arsenal as “the best in the world,” hence they are not eager to let him leave.
It is anticipated that Mikel Arteta’s team will ask the Spanish powerhouses for a “dissuasive price.” And according to Sport Witness, Arsenal will employ this strategy to block any possibility of a transfer, however the outlet has not provided a specific number.
Arsenal want Saliba to become the most expensive defender in the world if Real Madrid continues to pursue him.
In 2023, Manchester City acquired Joško Gvardiol from RB Leipzig for €90 million, making him the most expensive defender at the moment.
If Los Blancos hope to lure Saliba away from Arsenal in the summer, they will need to provide more than that.
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