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Original Title: [TheAthletic] Real Madrid are most keen on Arsenal’s William Saliba. They are deploying their usual transfer strategy: staying close to the player discreetly and preparing the ground to try and sign him in 2026 for an affordable amount or in 2027 as a free agent.
Real Madrid have compiled very positive reports since he came through at French side Saint-Etienne when they considered signing him. Saliba joined Arsenal in 2019 but Madrid have kept a positive relationship with the 24-year-old’s entourage.
Despite this, Saliba joining this summer is highly unlikely. He has a contract with Arsenal until 2027 and the club want him to renew, so either Madrid would be turned down or any potential fee to sign him would be too high.