Real Madrid prepare record William Saliba transfer offer
- Saliba linked with blockbuster move to Real Madrid
- Arsenal expected to fight to keep hold of Frenchman
- Transfer could make Saliba the most expensive defender ever
Real Madrid have made William Saliba their priority defensive target for the upcoming summer transfer window. A report in France has claimed.
Centre-back injuries have been a huge problem for Real Madrid in recent seasons. Eder Militao has suffered his second ACL injury in as many campaigns. While David Alaba’s return to the sidelines. After missing over an entire year with his own knee issue prompted manager Carlo Ancelotti to declare. His side were facing an “emergency”.
With the impending summer release of Jesus Vallejo set to leave them with only three senior centre-backs. Madrid are expected to reinforce at the back this summer and RMC Sport state. Those calling the shots have set their sights firmly on Saliba.
Described as the “absolute priority in defence”. Saliba has been linked with both Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in the past. But Arsenal have never entertained his departure and are expected to stand firm once again.
Harry Maguire’s £80m move to Manchester United in 2019 remains the record for a defender and Saliba, whose contract runs until 2027, will command a higher fee. If he is to depart Arsenal this summer.
Madrid centre-back Antonio Rudiger has described Saliba as one of the best defenders in the เล่นบาคาร่า UFABET เว็บตรง ค่าคอมสูง world. Admitting he would be keen to line up alongside the Frenchman in the near future.