Arsenal defender willing to make ‘financial sacrifice’ to join Euro Giants

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·25 de julho de 2025

Arsenal defender willing to make ‘financial sacrifice’ to join Euro Giants

Los Blancos turn up the heat with summer centre-back operation already underway.

Arsenal defender William Saliba is reportedly open to making a ‘financial sacrifice’ in order to join Real Madrid, with the Spanish giants stepping up their interest in the French international. According to Football365, the La Liga champions have long admired Saliba and have now launched a fresh push to bring him to the Santiago Bernabéu.

The report suggests Real Madrid are already advancing a summer plan to sign a new central defender, with manager Xabi Alonso said to be driving the process. Saliba is believed to be one of two top targets for the Spanish giants, alongside Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté. Both players are reported to be keen on the move, according to Spanish outlet Marca.

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Saliba interest grows as Arsenal strengthen and Madrid look to rebuild

Arsenal are not expected to be willing sellers, having already strengthened significantly this window. Mikel Arteta’s side have brought in Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and Christian Nørgaard for a combined fee of £123 million. In addition, a £55 million deal has been agreed with Sporting for Viktor Gyökeres, whose medical is due this week.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are preparing to announce Cristhian Mosquera as their sixth signing of the summer after agreeing a £17 million fee with Valencia. The 21-year-old centre-back is set to join the squad in Singapore to complete his medical.

Despite these reinforcements, the Gunners are aware that other clubs are monitoring their stars. Saliba, who has become one of the cornerstones of Arteta’s defence, is now the subject of serious interest from Madrid, who are looking to replace David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger in the long term.

Saliba(Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Real Madrid see opportunity in Saliba and Konaté

The report suggests Madrid may consider Konaté the easier signing, with his Liverpool contract expiring next summer. The Reds are unlikely to let him leave for free, which could open the door to a transfer this summer. However, it is Saliba’s willingness to potentially reduce his salary demands to complete the switch that has caught attention in Spain.

With the Frenchman reportedly open to the move and Real Madrid determined to strengthen their backline, this story may yet run deep into the summer.

We can’t lost Saliba can we? Thoughts Gooners?

Michelle M

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