Arsenal defender William Saliba is a target for Real Madrid from last summer who matches the criteria Ancelotti prefers for his team. After the long-term injury of Alaba's previous season, Los Blancos needed a build-up center back along with Militao to start the game from back.
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Real Madrid lacks a build-up CB after the departure of Ramos and Varane. Before, Tony Kross played as a pivotal Midfielder between two defenders to control the game but his departure left Madrid blank with this position.
After the ACL injury of Militao, the Saliba deal is essential for the Spanish giants to develop a defensive solidarity. Saliba is having a phenomenal season with Arsenal that has the strongest defense in the Premier League conceding only 19 goals so far this season. He has been in the premier league team of the year twice showing his consistency.
Saliba's constant performance Real Madrid desperate to seal the deal
Consistency is the key to playing with Real Madrid that the French defender could inject into the team. Along with Saliba, Real has an eye on Laporte, Gray, and Jisko Gvardiol in which Saliba might be cheaper for Perez to buy. Saliba has only 2 years of contract with Gunner making him preferable for negotiation in this condition.
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Saliba Showed His Intent to Staying in Arsenal. Does He Broke the Hope for Madrid Move?
However, Saliba said that he is looking for a longer term in Arsenal in an interview. He stated: “Yeah of course, I feel at home. I signed for the club five years ago but it’s only my third season and I’m enjoying everything – the players, the staff, and the fans. I feel at home so of course, why not?”. It might create blurry vision regarding his transfer but everything could change when Real Madrid calls you.
Madrid has not spent money on defenders and the recent expensive buy was Ferland Mendy in 2019 for €50 million. Afterward, La Liga winners signed free agents such as Rudigar, and Alaba and are currently looking for Alexander Arnold the next summer. So it would be interesting to see if Real offers an official bid for Saliba or just considers him an option to buy later and work with academy graduates as of now.
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