Real Madrid is preparing a major investment to strengthen its squad for the upcoming season. Florentino Pérez is aware that he has made mistakes and believes that significant changes are needed, especially in the defensive area. Injuries have weakened the line of defenders, and it is necessary to have top-level players contracted to try to avoid these problems. The president is preparing the money and has a clear target: William Saliba.
Radio Montecarlo has reported that William Saliba has become Real Madrid's top target for the next campaign. At 23 years old, his outstanding performance at Arsenal has elevated him to be recognized as the best center-back on the planet, and this has sparked Florentino's interest. The problem is clear: he is under contract until 2027, and his "price is prohibitive," which makes it extremely difficult to carry out the operation.
The aforementioned information also acknowledges that Saliba to Madrid is an "almost impossible signing," as Arsenal doesn't want to part with him. If he were to leave, the Frenchman would become the most expensive center-back in soccer history. The first position is held by Gvardiol, for whom Manchester City paid 90 million. Florentino would have to spend a higher amount...
William Saliba is Florentino's main target for Madrid
Florentino is clear that Rüdiger needs a top-level partner by his side. There is uncertainty about how Militão will return from his second serious injury, as well as Alaba, who continues to show physical problems. This is why the president of Real Madrid has thought of the best possible option, despite his high cost, and hopes to soon open negotiations for William Saliba.
William Saliba has a great supporter in the Madrid locker room: Mbappé. Both were born in Bondy and have forged their friendship in the lower categories of the French national team. They would be delighted to reunite, and the center-back would look favorably on the possibility of moving to Spain and playing at Bernabéu.
However, what William Saliba is clear about is that he doesn't intend to force his departure from Arsenal. He is highly respected there and doesn't want to break his good relationship with the fans. Thus, everything depends on whether the gunners are willing to negotiate next summer, something Florentino already knows is very complicated...