Real Madrid will seek to recruit at least one additional central defender in the next 12 months, after having already recruited Dean Huijsen from AFC Bournemouth.
And its main objectives for this player are also from the Premier League.
It is not a secret for anyone: Real Madrid wishes to recruit Ibrahima Konaté de Liverpool, knowing that he could join him now at an advantageous price, or in 2026 as a free agent, provided that he does not sign new contract with the Premier League champion. But club leaders are also interested in William Saliba.
Saliba could soon be in a situation similar to that of Konaté, his contract with Arsenal expiring in 2027. Real Madrid is interested in a transfer to a reduced price next summer if he does not sign new conditions before the end of next season, and procedures have already been taken to prepare for his candidacy.
William Saliba always essential for Arsenal.
However, Diario As reports that Arsenal is absolutely not affected by noise around Saliba and Real Madrid. They are clear: no offer will be taken into account for their precious defender, whose extension they hope in the coming months.
Saliba would be a significant new signature for Real Madrid
A transfer for Saliba will be much more difficult to make for Real Madrid than for Konaté, but if he manages to recruit him in 2026 or 2027, it would be a major asset. In addition, this would constitute a first -rate partnership with Huijsen, even Konaté if he joins the club.
For the moment, Real Madrid cannot do much, except to wait to see if Saliba signs a new contract with Arsenal. If this is the case, their quest is over before they even really started. But if he continues to wait, an opportunity window could arise, that real leaders could operate.
