Real Madrid Determined To Swipe William Saliba From Arsenal

Real Madrid Determined To Swipe William Saliba From Arsenal

William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães make up arguably the best centerback tandem in the world. That’s not even including Riccardo Calafiori, Jurrien Timber, and Ben White who are forced to play wingback but could easily line up in the middle for just about any other team.

Real Madrid have taken notice and would love to swipe Saliba from the Gunners.

VIA ESPN & RMC Sport:

“Arsenal should be bracing themselves for renewed interest in defender William Saliba, according to RMC Sport. Friday’s report states that Real Madrid have made the 23-year-old their “absolute priority” to strengthen the defence. Arsenal, however, have no interest in allowing the France international leave and will quote a “dissuasive price” for his services. It adds that if Saliba is to leave, he would become the most expensive defender in history. Harry Maguire still holds that record after his £78.3 million move from Leicester City to Manchester United in 2019.”

Saliba, 23, recently signed an extension back in 2023. He’s under contract for two more seasons after this one. If Real Madrid wants the French defender, they’re going to have to offer a sizeable transfer fee to make it happen.

At the end of the day, this decision will come down to what Saliba wants to do. This is soccer and the athlete is always king. If Saliba wants to leave, he will leave. If he’s happy at Arsenal, he’s going to stay. It’s really that simple. The biggest worry for Arsenal has to be fellow countryman Kylian Mbappe making a sales pitch that he can’t say no to. Until then, the Gunners need to focus on making the team as unstoppable as possible so Saliba has no reason to leave.

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