With the Gunners potentially losing one of their best players to Los Blancos in the summer, the north London club have identified a Premier League defender to replace him

Real Madrid has no choice but to bolster the defensive department when the summer transfer window comes around, and the club now knows what it will take to sign

Wide-ranging reports in Spain claim that Los Blancos are desperate to land Saliba as their No. 1 centre-back target in the coming years. The 23-year-old’s form with Arsenal has made him one of the most highly-rated defenders in Europe.

For Arsenal, the prospect of losing William Saliba to Real Madrid is a bitter pill to swallow. The Frenchman has been pivotal in Arsenal’s resurgence under Arteta, bringing stability and composure to the backline. Selling him, even for a record-breaking fee, feels like a step backward in the club’s long-term project.

William Saliba could only laugh as an Arsenal fan begged him to stay in the Premier League and turn down a big money transfer to Real Madrid. One of the best defenders in the world right now, Saliba is once again enjoying a fine season at the Emirates – even if Arsenal look set to miss out on silverware.

Arsenal value William Saliba (23) at £100m, according to a report from Sacha Tavolieri and the France international sees a move to the Bernabeu as the “ultimate dream”. Real Madrid are in

Arsenal faces a major setback as Real Madrid prepare a record-breaking bid for William Saliba. The Gunners are set for a tough battle to keep hold of their defense.

Real Madrid have reportedly made a record-breaking move for William Saliba, and the Arsenal star defender has not ruled out a transfer.