ARSENAL LAUNCH NEW SALIBA CONTRACT TALKS! GUNNERS ACT FAST TO BLOCK REAL MADRID'S FREE-TRANSFER AMBITIONS FOR FRANCE STAR
Arsenal have reportedly opened negotiations with defender William Saliba over a new long-term contract, as the club looks to fend off growing interest from Real Madrid. The Gunners are eager to secure the French international’s future and avoid the risk of losing him for free when his current deal nears its expiration.
Real Madrid Keeping a Close Eye
The Spanish giants are believed to be monitoring Saliba's situation closely and are preparing a long-term plan to bring him to the Santiago Bernabéu. With Saliba’s current deal set to enter its final years, Madrid see an opportunity to make a move if contract talks with Arsenal stall — potentially even waiting to sign him as a free agent further down the line.
Arsenal Determined to Keep Defensive Rock
Saliba has become a central figure in Mikel Arteta’s project, forming a solid defensive partnership with Gabriel Magalhães and playing a crucial role in Arsenal’s recent Premier League title pushes. The club views him as one of the best young centre-backs in Europe and wants to build their backline around him for years to come.
Sporting director Edu and the club’s executive team are understood to be prioritising Saliba’s renewal as part of a broader strategy to tie down core players to long-term deals.
No Repeat of the Mbappé Scenario
Internally, Arsenal are said to be wary of falling into the same trap that Paris Saint-Germain did with Kylian Mbappé — losing a prized asset either for nothing or under pressure from contract deadlines. By acting early, the Gunners hope to avoid uncertainty and prevent outside clubs from disrupting their plans.
Saliba’s Stance
So far, Saliba has shown no signs of pushing for a move and is said to be happy in North London. However, interest from a club like Real Madrid always carries weight, especially for a player with international ambitions and a desire to compete regularly at the highest level.
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