The Gunners fear losing it at a lower price next year, or even free of charge in 2027, at the expiration of his current contract. Real Madrid would also have a long -term project to recruit it.
The new sports director of the Northern London club, Andrea Berta, has already contacted the representatives of the central defender concerning an extension, reports The Athletic. They have not yet offered him new conditions, but hope to progress in the coming months.
William Saliba could stay with the Gunners
Arsenal would have confidence in the ability of coach Mikel Arteta to convince Saliba, as well as his partner in central defense Gabriel Magalhaes and the striker Bukayo Saka, to sign new contracts to the Emirates Stadium. Saka's extension would be almost finalized, but the interest of Saudi Arabia for Gabriel and the pursuit of Saliba by Madrid worries the defenders.
Saliba worries the Gunners
Three days before the end, Arsenal occupies second place in the Premier League, just three points from Manchester City, champion of last season. Saliba and his teammates will try to strengthen their hopes of second place by beating Liverpool, new title holder on Sunday.
