Following what was undoubtedly one of Arsenal’s greatest victories on the European stage, the Gunners now appear set to lose a key player to the very team they deservedly knocked out.
Very few people gave Arsenal a real chance of eliminating Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals, but they managed to do so thanks to a strong and disciplined defensive performance.
Although the Londoners are currently competing for the Premier League title, it is Real Madrid who are now reported to have reached an agreement to sign one of Arsenal’s top stars.
A report from Defensa Central has revealed that the Spanish giants have decided to make William Saliba their primary transfer target.
Saliba has become an untouchable figure at Arsenal in recent years, even though it took him considerable effort to reach that status.
The defender initially joined the club from Saint-Étienne in 2019 before being loaned out three times in France — to Saint-Étienne, Nice, and Marseille.
His partnership with Gabriel at the heart of Arsenal’s defense has been a major reason the club has been a title contender in the Premier League for the past three seasons.
Real Madrid would have to make a significant investment for Saliba, as his current contract with Arsenal runs until 2027.
