Carlo Ancelotti continued his policy to avoid major transfers during the January transfer window despite injury problems. Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao should not play again this season, Antonio Rudiger being currently on the sidelines and David Alaba being back in great shape after 13 months of absence.
Despite the situation, Ancelotti resisted the desire to spend in January because he seeks to fight until the end of the campaign. Liverpool's right back, Trent Alexander-Arnold remains the main target, and Real Madrid submitted its free transfer file, but no response has yet arrived.
Still no answer
However, a transfer for two central defenders is still on the agenda for Ancelotti because it plans in the long term after Alaba and Rudiger. Real Madrid closely monitors the Saliba contract extension projects at the Emirates Stadium, its current contract due in 2027.
The lack of arsenal trophies could have an impact on the Saliba decision, the 23 -year -old being currently estimated at around 80 million euros. Mikel Arteta will fight to keep the French international at the club, and the Gunners are ready to offer a salary increase, but the appeal of Real Madrid is strong.
The transfer expert Matteo Moretto – via his column in REVO – said that an offer would arrive at the end of the season, Ancelotti also targeting another unnamed central defender. The other option will probably be a cheaper and more experienced player to guide Saliba and the rising stars, including Raul Asencio and Jacobo Ramon, in the rigors of the fight for national and European honors.
