Real Madrid may have been handed a major transfer boost in their long-running push to sign Arsenal star William Saliba.
Club president Florentino Perez is prepared to bankroll a summer spending spree in the Spanish capital to bring Real Madrid back in line with their rivals across Europe.
With Carlo Ancelotti edging ever closer to the exit door, the new boss will be given the Los Blancos cheque book, with Xabi Alonso on standby.
New defenders are expected to be Alonso’s first target with Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao both coming back from long-term ACL injuries, and Antonio Rudiger undergoing recent surgery.
Los Blancos are still expected to wrap up a free transfer agreement for Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold but central defence is an ongoing area of concern.
Saliba has been on Real Madrid’s radar in recent months, despite the Gunners working on a contract extension for him at the Emirates Stadium, with his current deal up in 2027.
Mikel Arteta has openly stated his confidence of retaining Saliba with Basque coach confirming the 23-year-old has told him he is happy to stay.
Arsenal’s likely demand for around €80m appeared to have ended Real Madrid’s immediate interest as they wait to secure him for free in future.
However, as per an exclusive twist from French outlet L’Equipe, Saliba’s entourage have already made contact with Real Madrid.
The report claims Real Madrid want Saliba to lead their future defence and the former St Etienne star is rumoured to be only considering an Arsenal exit to join Real Madrid and no other club.
That could put Arsenal in a difficult position in the coming weeks as they face a key call on his contract negotiations.
Arsenal will not make a decision in either direction until the end of the season as they bid to reach the UEFA Champions League final.
GaddafiJamal
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lol when you see an empty head type
I Swear 🤣
Faocdmoty
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Come and join to achieve your dreams
ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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Saliba is an Arsenal future player, just 23 years old, pls not for sale, if at all bring 200m pounds. madrid is broke.
It would be a losing battle for Arsenal should Saliba show interest of joining RMD
yikbklmosz
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Bekcdelntz
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Saliba is an Arsenal future player, just 23 years old, pls not for sale, if at all bring 200m pounds. madrid is broke.
He gonna go for free then it will be loss for arsenal they shld sell him now I'm sure he needs trophies too
Bazbcmuz
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Real should at least try to make a move.Their CBs aren't good enough even Rudiger is declining and he's supposed to be the better one
Endlessly88
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If he doesn’t go, he will regret missing out the chance to play for the greatest club
Allez_
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come to Manchester united and take our defense to the next level.
Deep down you know he will never leave arsenal for utd Will you wish that for your brother
Allez_
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he is not for sale if not 250 Millions
lol when you see an empty head type
sumdeimnru
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he is not for sale if not 250 Millions
bieaeipsyz
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Saliba is an Arsenal future player, just 23 years old, pls not for sale, if at all bring 200m pounds. madrid is broke.
Who told you madrid is broke😂. We’ve not spent a lot in past many years. Only on some players like bellingham and Tchoumeni and won a lot as well Revenue wise one of the toppest club Madrid has lot in bank
lemabimnpz
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stir more drama not happening
riwcdns
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Saliba is an Arsenal future player, just 23 years old, pls not for sale, if at all bring 200m pounds. madrid is broke.
Jehbcelotz
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Always in need of farmers
lbcrna
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come to Manchester united and take our defense to the next level.
haoadkmtyz
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sell rudigar