Real Madrid’s president and CEO both approved €120m deal for Arsenal star Bukayo Saka

According to reports, Real Madrid CEO Jose Angel Sanchez and president Florentino Perez have both given their approval to a possible €120 million transfer proposal for Arsenal player Bukayo Saka. The Gunners striker just scored the first goal of the evening in Wednesday’s second leg of the Champions League quarterfinal, making a great impression in a crucial match at the Bernabeu.

After Saka’s incredible meteoric ascent from the club’s academy to become a first-team star, Arsenal supporters will undoubtedly hope they can retain him for a very long time. Saka’s performances against Real Madrid in the Champions League, however, appear to have greatly impressed the Spanish powerhouse. For the England international, Los Blancos officials are willing to try to give €120 million, according to Todo Fichajes.

Madrid reportedly made Saliba, who the Gunners value at €100 million (£84 million), their top target this summer. According to a report on Friday, Perez and the Arsenal executives came to an “agreement” that would guarantee the La Liga powerhouses the first dibs if Arsenal decides to sell Saliba before his contract expires.

Bukayo Saka transfer talk emerges

Although this revelation may worry Arsenal supporters, it’s quite unlikely that the north London powerhouses will sell Saka for any price. Mikel Arteta’s team relies heavily on the 23-year-old, who is also one of the team’s most well-liked players.

Though Saka will undoubtedly be loyal to the team he grew up with, it is unclear if they have any chance of capturing a target with his level of ambition. This seems like a no-go unless there is a significant change in the near future, as Arsenal will undoubtedly want to build around Saka for many years to come if they want to succeed.

“Real Madrid will place a significant wager on Saka, who is a perfect fit for the new project alongside Mbappé, Bellingham, and company, if the sale of Rodrygo or Vinicius is ultimately completed.” Florentino and José Ángel Sánchez, who are aware that the Englishman would be a global and media signing for the next ten years, have already approved an operation that might cost more than 120 million euros.