0
0
Real Madrid has made Arsenal’s standout defender, William Saliba, the club’s top priority according to the latest transfer news, going into the upcoming summer transfer window. The 23-year-old French international has been the subject of much speculation after turning in stellar displays in the Premier League and on the international stage.
Saliba has been key to Arsenal’s defense, developing an impenetrable partnership with Gabriel Magalhaes. He has been important for Arsenal in recent times as they mount a serious challenge for the Premier League title. His defensive qualities and composure have not gone unnoticed, hence the interest from a number of top European clubs.
And it is now claimed by RMC Sport that Real Madrid has named Saliba an “absolute priority” for his backline and is ready to make a huge offer to snap him up this summer. In return, though, Arsenal would want a ground-breaking fee close to, if not more than, the £80 million paid by Manchester United for Harry Maguire in 2019.
His current deal with Arsenal runs until 2027, and this fact hands London the best negotiation position. At this age and talent, let alone such a long-lasting contract, a transfer will need serious financial engagement from interested parties.
Real Madrid seek to solidify the backline in view of the fact that Eder Militao and David Alaba picked up injuries this season to create chinks in armor. A defender of Saliba’s standing is important in locking up the team’s backline.
Along with Saliba, Real Madrid is reported to be considering other high-profile additions to make sure the roster has a new look. Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold has been linked with a move to the Spanish capital as the club looks toward a new era of success.
The whole football fraternity will be keenly watching this coming summer transfer window, waiting for any development regarding the future of William Saliba. Real Madrid’s interest in the French defender underlines the ambition of reinforcing their squad with top-tier talents.
