BREAKING: Real Madrid want to sign William Saliba and make him the leader of their defense. They want him this summer or next year. His value is just over €100m.

William Saliba to Real Madrid transfer truth as Arsenal ‘triangle’ emerges for £68m replacement

The latest Arsenal transfer rumours, as there are fresh reports about Real Madrid and William Saliba and even who the Gunners could replace their defender

Arsenal defender William Saliba is wanted by Real Madrid

Arsenal’s focus again turns to the Champions League this week after the disappointment of defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League over the weekend.

While that loss did not help them confirm their place in next season’s competition, winning this year’s tournament would ensure that, regardless. Aside from what would be a historic success for the club, such an achievement would be the strongest statement of their standing within the European market.

Saliba to Real Madrid truth

French sports newspaper L’Equipe reports days before Arsenal play Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final that William Saliba’s entourage has been in talks with Real Madrid for weeks.

Spanish media outlets also speculated about the player’s future before and after the Gunners beat the reigning champions 5-1 on aggregate in the quarter-finals. Mundo Deportivo then dubbed the player “unrecognisable” during the first leg against PSG at Emirates Stadium.

That, though, has seemingly not put off Madrid. Neither has the player’s increasingly interesting contract situation, with his current deal, signed in July 2023, expiring in two years.

L’Equipe , as translated by Get German Football News, claim Madrid contacted the player’s entourage in recent weeks. ND Sports Management represent Saliba.

The outlet states that Madrid are the only club that would appeal. However, they acknowledge Saliba does not intend to force any transfer.

football london says:Saliba said not even two months ago that he is “really happy” and wants “to continue” at Arsenal. The player also conceded that “there is no rush at the minute” regarding a new deal because there are “some years” left on his current deal”. That says it all about these rumours. The truth is Saliba happy in north London.

Saliba replacement

Mundo Deportivo has mentioned Arsenal as one of several Premier League clubs to show interest in Ousmane Diomande. Chelsea and Newcastle United are also reportedly in the running to sign a player who Sporting CP could reportedly recieve up to £68million for.