The Dance of the Center-Backs: Giants Vie for the 4 Trendy Defenders in Europe

Center Backs Are in Fashion in Europe. A very special dance with changes of scenery for the best defenders is expected for the next summer market.

The big clubs in Europe are after them, and this summer they will change scenery. It is about Huijsen, Saliba, Tah, and Ronald Araújo. All four are on the market.

Saliba: Another Güler Case at Barça?

Florentino Pérez is once again shaking up the market with the name of William Saliba. The French center back, one of Arsenal's defensive pillars, had advanced talks with FC Barcelona. But in recent weeks, Florentino has accelerated efforts to take him to Santiago Bernabéu.

Arsenal has communicated that they would be willing to negotiate the departure of their star if the offer is convincing. The white board still sees Saliba as the ideal candidate to strengthen the defense, which has been very weakened this season.

In Can Barça, this move has fallen like a cold shower. The blue and red club was confident in incorporating Saliba, but now they see how the Güler story could repeat itself.

However, the operation could have a side effect that benefits Barça. If Saliba signs for Madrid, Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen would be free to land at Camp Nou.

Tah Could Switch Barça for Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid

Tah, whose contract ends in June, is waiting for a clear move from Barça. Xabi Alonso, his current coach, has tried to entice him to join Madrid. Here another scenario opens up: if Xabi Alonso arrives on Real Madrid's bench, everything would change.

Tah could go with him to Bernabéu. Barça would keep Araujo in their squad. Saliba would be free to listen to Bayern Munich's offer, which is also on the lookout.

Also, Manchester United is participating in this race. They have already sent Laporta an offer of 80 million for Araújo.

Chain Reaction

The situation is extremely tense: Madrid needs to strengthen their defense as soon as possible after a season marked by injuries in that area. Barça seeks to rejuvenate and bolster their rearguard. The truth is that whoever makes the first move could trigger a chain reaction in the center back market this summer.

Florentino knows this and is determined not to lose the advantage. Everything points to the next few weeks being key to defining Saliba's future... and, by domino effect, also Tah's.

The only closed operation is that of Dean Huijsen, the young center back from Bournemouth, who has already said yes to Real Madrid and will join the white club this summer.

Florentino knows that this market will be pure chess and is determined to make the first move. The coming weeks will be decisive in resolving the great dance of center backs that has half of Europe on edge.