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Real Madrid are interested in Arsenal star William Saliba and reportedly would consider making a world record bid for a defender in the summer transfer window.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Real Madrid Ready To Table Huge Offer For Saliba<\/h2>\n

William Saliba<\/a> is one of the best centre-backs in world football and his performances for Arsenal have alerted Real Madrid.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Frenchman is only 23-years-old so has the potential to play at the highest level of football for many years to come.<\/p>\n

According to Spanish outlet SPORT<\/a>, Real Madrid have already sounded out the Arsenal star’s representatives and got a positive response.<\/p>\n

To lure Saliba away from Arsenal<\/a>, it’s said Madrid could have to pay at least \u00a383m – a world record fee for a defender.<\/p>\n

The current record held by a defender is Harry Maguire’s<\/a> move to Manchester United in 2019 which cost \u00a380m.<\/p>\n

SPORT claim the idea is to persuade Saliba to request a transfer to help push a move over the line.<\/p>\n

However, Arsenal might not be willing to part ways with their star defender who is under contract until 2027.<\/p>\n

Saliba’s Arsenal Future<\/h3>\n

William Saliba has become an integral part of the Arsenal team, meaning Real Madrid might have to spend even more than \u00a383m to get the Frenchman into the club.<\/p>\n

Madrid are boosted by the fact they have a number of French players on-board already. Saliba knows Kylian Mbappe<\/a> well after he was coached by the striker’s father, Wilfrid, as a youngster.<\/p>\n

However, Saliba last month reaffirmed his loyalty to the Gunners.<\/p>\n

The Frenchman said: \u201cI feel at home here. I signed for the club five years ago but it\u2019s only my third season. I\u2019m enjoying everything \u2014 the players, staff and fans.”<\/p>\n

Since breaking into the Arsenal team after loans at Saint-Ettiene, Nice and Marseille, he has made 107 appearances for the Gunners.<\/p>\n

Arsenal finished second in the standings to Manchester City<\/a> over the past two seasons. This season they are six points behind leaders Liverpool – who do have a game in hand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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