Real Madrid Confidencial Neither Huijsen nor Asencio: The Center-Back Florentino Wants for Real Madrid
Saliba, Arsenal's center-back, is the player the President of the white team likes to sign this summer
Real Madrid remains very alert to the transfer market and stays firm in its objective for the center of the defense, which is Saliba. According to the British newspaper Mirror, the Arsenal center-back is the priority to strengthen the defense this summer.
Saliba, the Chosen One by Madrid
Saliba, 24 years old, is one of the most outstanding defenders in Europe. Since his arrival at Arsenal in 2019 from Saint-Etienne, he has shown an exceptional level.
In the last season, he was key in Mikel Arteta's scheme and remains an essential piece in the London team. His defensive solidity and ability to play the ball out make him an ideal profile for Real Madrid.
A Very Expensive Transfer
The big problem for Florentino Pérez will be the price. Arsenal is not willing to let Saliba go easily.
The English club would demand a record figure for a defender. According to reports, the operation could exceed 91M euros, the amount Manchester United paid for Harry Maguire in 2019. It could also be above the 90M that Manchester City paid for Josko Gvardiol.
Before focusing on Saliba, Real Madrid had Dean Huijsen on its agenda as a possible reinforcement for the defense. However, the club considers that Huijsen could become too expensive if he continues to progress in the Premier League.
Additionally, Real Madrid has Raúl Asencio in its squad, a center-back who is highly regarded but is in his first season at the elite level.
Even so, it is urgent to sign a defender since Rudiger is over thirty, Alaba as well and is far from his best level due to the cruciate ligament injury that kept him sidelined for a year. Uncertainty also exists with Militao.
Contract Until 2027
Saliba has a contract with Arsenal until 2027, which gives the London club an advantage in the negotiation.
However, Real Madrid has shown on other occasions its ability to sign key players even when they seem untransferable.
Florentino Pérez is already working on a strategy to convince Arsenal and strengthen the white team's defense with one of the best center-backs of the moment.
Saliba's signing could mark the summer market and make him one of the most expensive defenders in history.
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