BREAKING: Ancellotti have table transfer request to sign £70m highl rated Arsenal defender – Manager have pleaded with Mikel Arteta to include £80m forward in sensational swap deal

According to reports, Real Madrid is planning a summer raid on William Saliba, the defender for Arsenal.

After spending time on loan at Saint-Etienne, Nice, and Marseille prior to making his debut in the first team under Mikel Arteta, Saliba has grown into one of the top center-backs in the world at Arsenal.

Le 10 Sport, a French publication, also claims that Madrid has declared Saliba their “top priority” for the upcoming summer. According to the article, Madrid has already gotten in touch with Saliba’s group to see whether he would be interested in moving.

It comes after Leny Yoro, a defender, decided to accept a £58.7 million contract with Manchester United, bypassing Madrid in the transfer window. Saliba signed a new contract last year, but any deal will cost a lot because Arsenal won’t allow a valuable player go.

After extending his contract through 2027, Saliba stated, “Honestly, the decision was easy because I had a really good season last season, but unfortunately I didn’t finish it because of injury.” I therefore desire more. I wish to play for this incredible club for many more years.

“I want to win everything with this club since I haven’t accomplished anything yet. I believe we can accomplish everything. It’s simple to say, of course, but we have the players, the coach, and the character, and the squad grows better every year.

“We have better players that have positive attitudes. We also had a positive experience from the previous season. We are aware of how lengthy the season is. Thus, we are self-assured and certain that we can succeed at this club.

And Arteta is happy about the collaboration Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes have had lately, since the two have been essential to Arsenal’s success. He stated last month that “you have to see the development day by day.”

“Obviously, we thought they had the potential to excel. They created that special chemistry and connection amongst them. It also happened in a really natural way. The degree of performance they are displaying makes me really proud to have them.