Real Madrid prioritizes summer transfer for William Saliba amid £100m asking price

Real Madrid is prioritizing a summer transfer for Arsenal's William Saliba, who is regarded as one of the best center-backs globally at just 23 years old. Arsenal has set an asking price of £100 million, making Saliba potentially the most expensive defender in history, a fee Madrid is reportedly considering. Saliba has expressed that a move to Real Madrid would be a 'dream' scenario, particularly due to the opportunity to play alongside his friend Kylian Mbappe. Despite Saliba's aspirations, he pledged loyalty to Arsenal just months ago, complicating the situation. Meanwhile, Real Madrid finds itself in a defensive crisis with multiple injuries affecting their current players. The outcome remains uncertain as both clubs navigate the potential transfer negotiations.