Arsenal is facing a difficult challenge in keeping hold of William Saliba, who has become one of the most sought-after defenders in Europe. Since establishing himself as a regular in Arsenal’s first team, Saliba has impressed with his performances and is now considered one of the top defenders in world football. His rise to prominence has coincided with Arsenal’s resurgence as one of the leading clubs in the Premier League, and he has been crucial to their defensive solidity.
Despite his standout displays, Arsenal has yet to translate their good performances into major silverware, and the club knows that it must secure some trophies soon to keep their key players satisfied and prevent them from being tempted by offers from top clubs. Saliba’s form has caught the attention of Real Madrid, a club known for its ability to sign almost any player they desire, which has put Arsenal in a difficult position. While Arsenal remains confident that Saliba will stay at the club, there are concerns internally that the allure of Real Madrid could be too strong for the defender.
However, recent reports have provided Arsenal with a sense of relief. According to Four Four Two, Real Madrid may have shifted their focus away from Saliba and towards another young defender, Castello Lukeba of RB Leipzig. The report suggests that Real Madrid may now prioritise signing Lukeba, a promising talent in the Bundesliga, rather than continuing their pursuit of Saliba.
For Arsenal, this could be great news, as it would remove the looming threat of Real Madrid signing one of their most important players. Still, given Real Madrid’s track record in the transfer market, the Gunners will remain vigilant and continue to work on securing Saliba’s future at the club.
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Hopefully that’s the case, but’s wait and see.
There is a perception in Spain that despite their huge success last season, RM are falling behind a revitalised, young, Barcelona side since the arrival of Hansi Flick. Also, Mbappe hasn’t (yet) proved the success that he was expected to be, although it’s early days.
One way they’ve used previously of deflecting criticism is bringing in a number of top-quality players, so that may or may not still include Saliba.