While Real Madrid multiplied the signals of interest towards William Saliba, a form of resignation seemed to settle in the supporters of the Gunners. The French international, pillar of the London defense, had never hidden his attachment to the club … But the Madrid sirens attract more than one player. In recent days, a climate of tension floated in London, reinforced by the apparent inactivity of the board.
However, Arsenal decided to regain control of the file. According to several sources close to the club, management has launched the first concrete maneuvers to prolong Saliba. This late but decisive turn comes as Real Madrid intensifies its indirect approaches. The Gunners want to avoid a scenario at Trent Alexander-Arnold, pushed towards the release after a season of prolonged flirting with Casa Blanca.
Saliba, a profile too precious to be overlooked
William Saliba represents much more than a simple workforce player. At 23, he is already one of the most reliable defenders in the Premier League. Its regularity, its clean revival and its power make it a rare profile, and Arsenal knows that it would be almost impossible to replace at equivalent level. Mikel Arteta, aware of the issue, would have personally supported the recovery of discussions, just like Andrea Berta, recently arrived at the head of the sports sector.
Saliba: Arsenal counterattack against Real Madrid!
On the side of Madrid, Saliba remains a avowed dream for the defense of the future. But its price dissuades for the moment Florentino Pérez, more concentrated on Dean Huijsen and Ibrahima Konaté. Real's usual strategy consists in planting seeds, maintaining contact and waiting for opening. Arsenal, with this reading, wants to act upstream to lock the situation.
A soap opera far from finished
The outbreak of discussions marks an important step, but nothing has yet been acted. Saliba, which has never expressed a clear will to start, keeps all of its open options. An extension could offer him reinforced status and sports guarantees, but the great maneuvers of Real could resume at any time. In this muffled showdown, every day counts, and Arsenal no longer has the right to make mistakes.
