Andrea Berta must resist the lure of a transfer to Real Madrid as Arsenal attempts to bind star defender William Saliba with a new deal.
The Frenchman’s contract now expires in 2027, and Mikel Arteta is becoming increasingly exposed to losing his vital center-back, who has developed an incredible combination with Gabriel, every day.
The fact that Arteta’s team has only let up one goal in five games this season is a credit to summer acquisition Cristhian Mosquera, who has made a significant impression in Saliba’s place.
In his pre-game news conference, Arteta stated that the 24-year-old is eager to play in Arsenal’s crucial Premier League encounter against Man City on Sunday. However, behind the scenes, tying Saliba down isn’t exactly easy.
Though some reports indicate that discussions are proceeding slowly, credible media sources remain hopeful that Saliba may finally commit his future to Arsenal, with conversations now underway with Fabrizio Romano.
Arsenal set Saliba price tag after response to new contract offer
Real Madrid could find Saliba to be the perfect addition. However, it seems that Los Blancos still have their eye on Saliba since the Frenchman meets the club’s requirements: he is young but seasoned and of high quality.
In actuality, many people consider Saliba to be among the Premier League’s top defenders. It should be mentioned that he has not yet extended his Emirates contract.
Despite their readiness to offer him a long-term contract, Arsenal has failed to make progress. For this reason, Real Madrid is closely monitoring the situation in hopes of finding a chance to recruit the Frenchman.
Real Madrid is reportedly considering a deal for Ibrahima Konate, so Saliba is obviously not the only defender on their radar. Many people anticipate that the Liverpool defender will sign a free transfer to Real Madrid in 2026 when his contract expires at the end of the current campaign.
