William Saliba and Mikel Arteta Align on Arsenal Transfer Position Amid Real Madrid Interest

Arsenal defender William Saliba has emerged as a key target for Real Madrid, who are reportedly keen on securing his services following his impressive performances at the Emirates Stadium. After a successful series of loan spells at Saint-Étienne, Nice, and Marseille, Saliba has become an essential part of Mikel Arteta’s squad.

According to Le 10 Sport, Real Madrid has identified Saliba as their primary target for the upcoming summer transfer window and has already initiated discussions with his representatives regarding a potential move. This interest follows Madrid’s unsuccessful attempt to sign Leny Yoro, who opted for a £58.7 million transfer to Manchester United.

Arsenal is unlikely to let go of Saliba easily, as he is considered indispensable to their plans. His recent contract renewal, which extends his commitment to the club until 2027, reflects his importance. Saliba has expressed his desire for success with Arsenal, stating, “Honestly, the decision was easy because I had a really good season last season, but unfortunately, I didn’t finish it because of injury. So I want more. I want to play more years for this amazing club.”

He further emphasized his ambitions, noting, “I didn’t achieve anything yet, so I want to win everything with this club. I think we can achieve everything. Of course, it’s easy to say this, but we have the coach, we have the character, we have the players, and every year the team gets stronger.”

Saliba also highlighted the team’s improved quality and mentality heading into the current campaign. He expressed confidence in the squad’s capabilities, stating, “We have better players with a good mentality. We have a good experience from the last season as well. We know that the season is long, so we are confident and know we can do something good at this club.”

Mikel Arteta has praised the growing partnership between Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães, which has been pivotal to Arsenal’s recent achievements. He remarked on their development, saying, “You have to see the development day by day. Obviously, we believed they could become really good. That togetherness and chemistry is unique; it’s something they built organically. I’m very proud of the level they are showing—it’s incredible.”

As the summer transfer window approaches, Saliba’s future at Arsenal remains a hot topic, with both player and manager committed to achieving success together.