Arsenal has been warned that interest from Real Madrid and other top European clubs in William Saliba will persist.
The Frenchman is arguably one of the best defenders in the world right now and has been in exceptional form for Arsenal.
It took some time for Mikel Arteta to trust him with regular game time at the Emirates, but since making his debut, Saliba has proven to be a key player for the Gunners.
Arsenal has been performing well and challenging for titles in consecutive seasons, with Saliba’s presence in defence being a crucial factor in their competitiveness.
Real Madrid is reportedly monitoring the defender and could make a bid for his signature next summer.
While Arsenal is expected to stand firm and reject any offers, they have been warned that Saliba’s suitors are unlikely to back off anytime soon.
Charles Watts says in his exclusive column on Caught Offside:
“Of course he’s going to be linked with Madrid, PSG and every other top side in Europe. Who wouldn’t want William Saliba at their club?
“I don’t know how strong Madrid’s interest is in Saliba, but he’ll be on the radar, just as he will be for the other clubs that I’ve mentioned. If you were a sporting director at a top club and you weren’t keeping tabs on Saliba’s career and how things are going at Arsenal then you wouldn’t be doing your job right.”
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Saliba is one of the world’s best defenders, so clubs will certainly show interest in his signature, but we must keep him.
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This just sounds like media pressure.
Yes, Madrid have an interest but I feel journalist are pushing this news more than any officials
I am afraid that in the end Saliba will be pushed to leave. Lets not mention the elephant in the room that is Gabriel
If the stories are true from his camp then his future is not soo clear cut and the last thing this squad needs is both defenders eyes elsewhere
Rich clubs want to buy the best players. Hardly a newsflash, is it?
Slap a 300m euro price tag on him and they’ll go away.
Was this rumor from a Pundit, or from Saliba’s Agent???
Apparently Real Madrid are also after Trent Alexander Arnold
Next the Pope will be visiting Real
The rumours regarding Real Madrid’s interest in Saliba have been around, on and off, for a while. We don’t know just how serious their interest may become yet. Fortunately, Arsenal persuaded Saliba to sign up to a new, long-term, contact only last year so that gives them more control of the situation (should one develop).
That said, if Real Madrid come knocking – through various means – at “a player’s door” then I’d guess around 98% of players would probably open it to at least hear what they’ve got to say, even if nothing happens as a result. That can be de-stabilising for both the player and their club and I’m pretty sure RM are fully aware of that.
If there really is serious interest then I think a lot depends upon how successful Arsenal are this season or, possibly, next season at a push. We can’t ignore the fact that Saliba and other players want winner’s medals (they’re already wealthy). They are unlikely to be as patient as, say, Kane was at Sp*rs waiting around season after season to get them before looking elsewhere.
It’s only human nature to look at players who have them already and who are likely to get more. Where bigger or better to look (with Bellingham and the rest) than RM for the example of what can be achieved, very nearly guaranteed in most seasons.
I’m not too concerned about these reports currently, but I don’t think Arsenal should be complacent about what could develop later on either. It’s time to start winning things.
Top clubs are interested in top players. Who knows what Saliba thinks, or how he will respond.
Money? Trophies? Something else? Who knows what Saliba values most, but if we win silverware, maybe it makes for a compelling reason to stay. Let’s see how things develop.
Arsenal should be rewarding Saliba with more money and a longer contract We have to give him the highest wage if we want to beat Madrid because currently we only have a good feel-good factor to offer with the fanbase being in love with him and Arsenal
Break on through,
Are you having a laugh, he’s recently signed a new and very lucrative contract no doubt, and you say that he needs to be rewarded with more money and a longer contract.
Now I know you’ll say to me that if we want to fend off interest in him, that’ what we need to do.
How about football clubs growing a back bone and start standing up to these player’s.
There happy enough to sign these lucrative contracts, but then get there heads turned when there’s a better contract offered.
Just how much money do these money hungry players want.
And I’m not just talking about Saliba here, I’m talking about players in general.
Sadly there seems to be no loyalty in the game anymore. (Sad very sad).