Saliba: Only Real Madrid can get me out of Arsenal

Real Madrid's pursuit of Arsenal's defensive core Saliba is likely to make significant progress. Lafayette promises to invest huge sums this summer with the goal of returning to the top European teams.

As Ancelotti gets closer and closer to leaving, the new head coach's favorite Xavi Alonso will receive strong financial support and rebuild the lineup as he wishes.

It is reported that the defense will be Alonso's primary target for signings. Carvajal and Militon have just recovered from a long-term ACL injury, but Rudiger has undergone surgery recently and they are not young anymore.

Although Real Madrid's introduction of Liverpool right-back Arnold in a free transfer this summer is basically a foregone conclusion, the position of the centre-back is still worrying.

Real Madrid has been paying attention to Saliba in recent months, with the French international's existing contract going to last until 2027, and Arsenal is pushing for a new contract extension with him.

On the other hand, Arsenal asked for about 80 million euros for the 23-year-old Saliba, which seemed to dispel Real Madrid's direct interest as they have been waiting to get him for free.

However, the team's report said that Saliba's entourage had been in touch with Real Madrid, and the former Saint-Etienne defender said that only Real Madrid could get him out of Arsenal and would not be interested in any other club.

This will put Arsenal in a dilemma, after all, their results have never been up and down, and it is difficult to keep the aspiring young players.