Arsenal are preparing a lucrative new contract for William Saliba to deter Real Madrid’s growing interest.
Despite Saliba previously calling Madrid his “dream club,” Arsenal remain determined to secure his long-term future at the Emirates.
Despite Saliba previously calling Madrid his “dream club,” Arsenal remain determined to secure his long-term future at the Emirates.
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00:00Arsenal are reportedly preparing a lucrative contract extension for William Saliba to fend
00:08off growing interest from Real Madrid. Since joining the Gunners in 2019 from St Etienne,
00:13Saliba spent three years on loan at French clubs where he established himself as one of the top
00:18up-and-coming defenders. His impressive performances earned him a place in France's
00:24senior team where he played every minute at Euro 2024. Despite Real Madrid's long-standing
00:32admiration for Saliba, Fabrizio Romano has reassured Arsenal fans that the club has no
00:37intention of selling him. With over two years remaining on his contract, Saliba is reportedly
00:42set to be offered a new deal worth around £260,000 a week, putting him on par with the
00:48club's highest earners. Saliba has previously called Real Madrid his dream club, but for now
00:54Arsenal remains focused on securing his long-term future and keeping him at the Emirates. The club's
01:02commitment to strengthening its defence with Saliba will play a pivotal role in their ambitions to
01:07stay competitive in both domestic and European competitions. Meanwhile, Spurs were without
01:14Dejan Kulasevski for just about the first time this season and they missed him terribly in their
01:201-0 loss in the first leg of their last 16 tie with AZ Alkmaar. Even in recent weeks, they have
01:26looked quite overworked. He's remained by far the most compelling of their attacking players and the
01:32most likely difference maker in the final third. However, there cannot be an excuse for the lack
01:39of spark in this performance. Their bench was strong with Cristian Romero, Miki van der Ven and
01:45Dominic Solanke all back in the matchday squad. However, they struggled to create any meaningful
01:52chances and were eventually outclassed in a disappointing defeat, leaving it all to do
01:58in a week's time. Look, it's probably a combination of things but you know we'll
02:04analyse it. We'll have a look at sort of the areas where we struggle with tonight but it's
02:11fair to say that it was nowhere near the level it needs to be.