Arsenal on Alert as Real Madrid Lay Groundwork to Scoop PSG-Linked Player in 2025 | OneFootball

Last month, a report revealed that Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid are keen on Arsenal defender William Saliba.

Although it’s unlikely that the Gunners would let Saliba leave, especially with his contract running until 2027, they would only entertain offers starting at around €120 million or higher, per CaughtOffside.

PSG had a first row seat at how good of a defender Saliba is when Arsenal and the Ligue 1 side faced each other in the UEFA Champions League. Nonetheless, it seems Real Madrid might have the edge of any club eyeing the Frenchman.

Le10Sport reported on Wednesday that Saliba fits the profile sought after by Real Madrid. For this reason, the Madrid leadership has already begun to take action, as Saliba’s entourage has been contacted. This initial contact aims to gauge interest and establish their position.

The French outlet notes that Real Madrid have set its sights on signing Saliba in the summer of 2025. They’re laying the groundwork for a significant move in the coming months, aiming to break through Arsenal’s defenses and land the PSG target.

For Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, Saliba has become a key player, making it a formidable challenge to shake up the club’s core. However, Madrid could use its financial muscle to convince Saliba and Arsenal to make the deal happen.