Real Madrid is looking to bring a central defender next summer, but it seems that his first option will be out of the table. The whites had been closely monitoring the issues with respect to William Saliba, but it seems that Arsenal will fight against his advances.
Saliba has been at the Real Madrid radar for some time, but his performances against Kylian Mbappe in the Champions League in April caused a great impression in the director of the director in the Bernabéu. His plan was to resist until next summer, when Saliba had a year left in his Arsenal agreement, at which time they would consider making an offer for him.
Saliba accepts the new arsenal contract
However, it seems that Arsenal has won the battle for its affection, and athletics reports that a new five -year contract with Saliba has been agreed. The 24 -year -old is expected to firm the new agreement in the next few days, which would link his future with the club until 2030.