Real Madrid Coach Interested In Signing Saliba From Arsenal

If the 2023-24 campaign has taught Real Madrid one lesson, it is that their depth at center-back is not sufficient. Burdened to handle most of the season without two defenders, Carlo Ancelotti and Co. are looking to recruit a new name in the department come June.

Considering Nacho Fernandez’s almost certain departure from the Spanish capital, the need for a new center-half is only amplified. Real Madrid have been linked with several center-backs in recent months, with Leny Yoro emerging as one of the favorites to arrive in the Spanish capital.

According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, however, Carlo Ancelotti is interested in Arsenal defender William Saliba. At 23 years of age, the Frenchman is one of the pillars of Mikel Arteta’s project and comes off as an option that boats both youth and the right amount of experience.

However, the only downside to his pursuit is that Saliba’s contract in England runs until the summer of 2027. His market value stands at close to €90 million, and Arsenal does not intend to even contemplate a sale at this point.