La Liga giants Real Madrid have this week been dealt a blow on the transfer front.
This comes amid confirmation that a member of the defensive ranks at Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal has agreed on the terms of a new contract.
The player in question? William Saliba.
Stopper Saliba has of course long been linked with a move to La Liga.
As much comes with those behind the scenes at the aforementioned Real Madrid having earmarked the Frenchman as a leading target to reinforce the club’s backline.
Ahead of the expiration of Saliba’s contract terms in the summer of 2027, Los Blancos are understood to have been plotting a cut-price swoop for his signature.
As alluded to above, however, this week, such plans have been thrown out the window.
As per a report from The Athletic:
‘Arsenal centre-back William Saliba has agreed a new five-year contract with the club. The 24-year-old’s new deal is expected to be signed in the coming days.’
Conor Laird – GSFN
