Real Madrid are looking to sign Arsenal's star centre-back William Saliba and could break the record for the highest transfer fee for a defender.
Article continues below
Article continues below
Article continues below
Real Madrid target Arsenal's SalibaArsenal could ask for £100 millionReal Madrid are Saliba's dream clubFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱Getty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED?
Saliba has arguably been one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League alongside Virgil van Dijk in recent times, and as a result the Frenchman has become one of Real Madrid's targets for next summer. However, the Gunners are not very keen on losing their star man and have placed a £100 million ($124m) price tag for any club that wants to sign him as Saliba has a contract until the summer of 2027.
AdvertisementTHE BIGGER PICTURE
has now reported that Real Madrid's top brass have already held talks with Saliba's representatives over their concrete interest in the 23-year-old centre-back, despite knowing that they will have to undertake their largest-ever financial operation. That may suggest that Los Blancos are ready to reach Arsenal's asking price for the defender.
GettyDID YOU KNOW?
Additionally, the report has stated that Real Madrid are Saliba's 'dream' club and he is keen on the prospect of playing with his friend and France team-mate Kylian Mbappe.
WHAT NEXT FOR SALIBA?
Considering Real Madrid are the 23-year-old defender's dream club, this could well be one to keep an eye on for the summer. Saliba is currently away with the rest of the Arsenal squad doing warm-weather training in Dubai.
