Real Madrid keeping tabs on Arsenal centre-back William Saliba
Saliba has become the backbone of the Gunners’ defence.
The fact that Real Madrid’s only fully fit senior centre defender is Antonio Rudiger exposes the team’s lack of depth at the position once more.
After all, Jesus Vallejo has been plagued by persistent fitness issues since the summer. David Alaba is currently recuperating from his ACL injury from the previous season.
Carlo Ancelotti has few choices after Eder Militao sustained an injury while playing for Brazil. Youngster Jacobo Ramon is also out with a muscle ailment.
Real Madrid attempted to sign a centre-back this summer in order to avoid this predicament. But after losing out on Leny Yoro to Manchester United, they were unable to find one.
One of the players Real Madrid have recently set its sights on could become a goal for the upcoming season.
Journalist Graeme Bailey claims that Real Madrid are still monitoring centre-back William Saliba of France and Arsenal. Los Blancos have the goal of signing him in the future.
The Frenchman, who has cemented himself as one of the elite defenders in Europe right now, is reportedly greatly admired by Real Madrid.
Because of this, Los Blancos even had sent scouts to observe the 23-year-old Ballon d’Or nominee in action. Particularly during Arsenal’s match against Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Saliba’s contract with Arsenal expires in the summer of 2027. So a sizable bid from Real Madrid is required next summer before the Gunners will even entertain the notion of selling Saliba.
For the time being, nevertheless, Saliba’s development is being attentively monitored by the defending champions of Europe.
Saliba is still young and has a bright career ahead of him. Leaving the Gunners now would be premature. They would undoubtedly demand a high price for the centre-back.
But anything can happen. So perhaps in the future, he will think about leaving the team to join a team like Real Madrid.
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