William Saliba is the subject of growing transmission interest of Real Madrid prior to the summer transfer window.
Since he was integrated into the Arsenal First team two and a half years ago, Saliba, 23, has grown into one of the most important central defenders of the Premier League and the interest in his services from the European Elite is nothing new.
However, the new interest in the Frenchman from Real Madrid could be a significant problem for Arsenal. It now seems almost certain that Los Blancos will come and ask Saliba in the summer, even if the Gunners don't feel like selling one of their top stars.
As revealed for the first time by RMC Sport, Real Saliba has made their 'priority' transfer target prior to the 2025-26 campaign, although there is an acceptance that signing him will be difficult.
Given the importance of Saliba for Arsenal, they will not give up the former Saint-Etienne man without a fight. That means that Saliba should make the most expensive defender in the world if they want to take him to the Bernabeu in the summer.
Last month it was reported that Real had made contact with the Saliba camp prior to a possible movement. At the time, Sport outlined that the approach had received a 'positive response' from Team Saliba, which was contracted until 2027.
Saliba has formed a formidable partnership with Gabriel Magalhaes in the heart of the defense of Arsenal and is an integral part of the recent title challenges of the club.
After entering the race for the Premier League Crown in successive seasons against Manchester City, Arsenal now competes with Liverpool for domestic awards this period. Saliba was praised by the captain of Liverpool, Virgil van Dijk, earlier this season when the Dutchman was asked to talk about Centrumhalves who had impressed him.
Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand, Podcast presents, Van Dijk replied: “Of course Saliba is taking very good steps at the moment. He is the first one I just have in mind. He is a solid one. I think he is doing well.”
When he was then put on the spot by Ferdinand and asked if Salba reminds him of himself, Van Dijk added: “Yes, maybe. I think if I am honest, when I was so old, I was not nearly around From where he was today.
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