Real Madrid ‘stole’ Arsenal’s top starReal Madrid has chosen William Saliba – the cornerstone of Arsenal’s defense – as the club’s number 1 transfer target in the summer of 2025.

It’s no secret that Los Blancos are preparing for a raid targeting the Premier League’s best talent in recent times.

Last month, The Independent reported that Cristian Romero and William Saliba were on the shortlist of midfielders that the Royal team wanted to recruit.

Saliba is in Real Madrid’s sights – Photo: F365

Most recently, Le10Sport announced that Saliba was given top priority, after Real Madrid sent an exploratory request to the representative of the French midfielder.

Carlo Ancelotti and his colleagues are launching a major campaign to bring William Saliba to the capital Madrid.

At the age of 23, Saliba is already the mainstay of The Gunners’ defense, playing every minute in the Premier League last season, creating a solid defense against David Raya’s goal.

Real has long admired Saliba, so they always send scouts to monitor the midfielder’s progress.

Last year, the French player signed an extension with the Gunners until 2027, earning a salary of 10 million pounds per year.

Therefore, it will not be easy for Los Blancos to convince Arsenal to let go, unless they personally attract Saliba and offer a transfer fee that is difficult to refuse.