As Arsenal prepares for what is expected to be a busy summer transfer window, all of their attention is on the second leg of their Champions League semi-final matchup against Paris Saint-Germain.
Following three consecutive near calls, manager Mikel Arteta is eager to ultimately guide his team to Premier League title success next year. Especially in attack, he will require troops to do it.
However, retaining some of his best players is another challenge Arteta faces. In an attempt to strengthen their defensive options, Real Madrid has made William Saliba their priority summer target.
Los Blancos are eager to take advantage of Saliba’s circumstances as he approaches the last two years of his contract. As Arteta reorganizes his team, there may be some more departures from the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal Open to Sale Talks with Real Madrid
Arsenal will only consider selling Saliba if they receive an offer that matches their high valuation, even if his departure would be a huge loss to the team. Based on his ability and market value, the Gunners are reportedly looking to pay between €60 and €70 million for Saliba.
Real Madrid’s pursuit of William Saliba has become much more challenging as a result of Arsenal’s efforts to negotiate a profitable deal. The Gunners will demand a high transfer fee for their star, possibly with some add-ons that could result in them receiving further funds in the future. Despite being under KSE, Arsenal’s financial model is unlikely to be under pressure to sell, and they will have the last say in negotiations.
According to sources, Arsenal may also try to provide a player as part of any such agreement. If that is the case, Real Madrid would probably need to entice Arsenal’s top defender away from London with both a player and a monetary offer. With so much skill and depth in their roster, Real Madrid may be able to reach this kind of arrangement.
