Sky Sport Switzerland reports that William Saliba, a 23-year-old central defender for Arsenal, is a major summer transfer target for Real Madrid. The source claims that the London club is worth €120 million for the French talent. It should be noted that Los Blancos and Saliba’s delegates have previously engaged in talks. The player is thrilled about the prospect of joining fellow countryman Kylian Mbappé and has aspirations of playing for Real Madrid.
In addition, Saliba has played in 33 games this season in all competitions and scored two goals. Until the summer of 2027, the player’s existing contract with the team remains in effect. Transfermarkt estimates the player’s market worth to be €80 million. The 23-year-old is very hesitant to leave Arsenal, though, and they will do all in their power to retain him on the team past the end of the current campaign.
Arsenal stance on selling William Saliba to Real Madrid
A list of potential targets is reportedly being compiled by Madrid ahead of the summer transfer season, with Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool reportedly near the top of the list. As they consider a possible swoop, the Spanish powerhouses have been monitoring the 33-year-old’s contract status, Brown told Football Insider on February 1. Although Real Madrid is worried about the durability of its current choices, they are eager to recruit more defensive reinforcements following this season’s injury issue.
Saliba is viewed as the ideal choice to lower the average age and improve their defense by acquiring one of the Premier League’s top defenders. After more than ten years at Manchester United at their most successful time, Brown, who has a wealth of experience in recruiting top players, stated that Arsenal will be open to offers but would want to keep their star player in North London.
