William Saliba will become a wanted man this summer after he is placed on Real Madrid's transfer list, but Arsenal is desperate to keep the center back and wants to start a new deal
Arsenal is determined to ward off Real Madrid by opening contract discussions with William Saliba. The Spanish giants focus on a middle half this summer and have the Gunners defender at the top of their wish list.
Incoming real boss Xabi Alonso wants to strengthen his back four and France International Saliba is considered one of the best young defenders in Europe. Arsenal is desperate to bind the 24-year-old to a new, long-term deal at the Emirates to ensure that he stays in the club.
His current contract will be in 2027 and Arsenal realizes that the large window of opportunities is coming this summer when it is left for two years at his deal at the Emirates. Saliba is already one of the top earners of Arsenal after the last signing a contract in 2023, but knows that its value is very high.
Real Madrid is known for very public activities of players and there is a growing feeling that Saliba is on their radar as a stylish, composed and stylish defender that is excellent on the ball.
Arsenal is convinced that Saliba is happy with the Emirates and does not want to leave this summer, because in the past three years he has developed into one of the best defenders there are.
Saliba joined Arsenal from Saint Etienne in 2019, was grown on loan, but has grown under Gunners -Baas Mikel Arteta.
However, there must be a concern that he has not won big trophies with Arsenal and the club must prove their ambition to keep their best players.
It is assumed that contract discussions are still at a very early stage, but Arsenal would like to get a deal to keep one of them valued assets. Saliba is around £ 190,000 a week, but knows that he can contain a big increase to make him one of the best -paid defenders in Europe.
Earlier this month, the boss Mikel Arteta said that Saliba was “very happy” with the Emirates and said that he was not worried about reports of interest in the French defender.
“I leave things like that more for it [Arsenal sporting director] Andrea [Berta] And the club to talk about, “he said when he was asked about the prospect that Real Madrid chases him.
“What I am sure because I had a conversation with him, that he is so happy here, that he wants to continue with us and what will happen in the future. It is clear that it is our negotiations and things that have to cost time and process and [we have to] Be on top of them. But I am pretty sure that William is very happy here and that is the place he wants to be. “
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