Fresh Saliba to Real Madrid speculation

Once again Arsenal central defender William Saliba is being linked with a summer move to Real Madrid with suggestions that the Spanish giants have made him their main defensive target.

Saliba is under contract at the Emirates until 2027, and there have been no suggestions that he is unsettled at the Emirates.

However, Real, who may be about to change manager, with Carlo Ancelotti increasingly likely to take the Brazil job, and Xabi Alonso seemingly lined-up as the heir apparent, are willing to spend big money on the French international, who would reduce the age profile of their defence.

The Gunners are reportedly ready to offer Saliba  a new contract so he has a big decision to make. Does he join Real Madrid and their band of Galácticos, or is he sufficiently convinced by the project under Mikel Arteta to commit his future to North London.

Andy is an exiled English football fan living in Cyprus. He loves all sports but football is his abiding passion, and he still has dreams every now and then about scoring the winning goal in a Wembley Cup Final, even though his playing days are long gone. He follows most major leagues, across Europe at least, and has a favoured team in each. When he’s not watching, listening, reading or downloading podcasts about football, he spend his time worrying about his beloved Arsenal.