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Real Madrid consider signing £27m Arsenal star after ‘dream target’ William Saliba
Arsenal are braced for approaches from Real Madrid (Picture: Getty) Real Madrid are ‘considering’ signing another Arsenal star after potentially bringing William Saliba to the Bernabeu. The La Liga giants have reportedly made Saliba, 24, their ‘dream transfer target’ ahead of the summer. Saliba has been one of the best defenders in the world over the past three seasons, making over 100 appearances for the Gunners. The Frenchman did not miss a single Premier League game last season and has been just as influential this term for Champions League semi-finalists Arsenal. Saliba is believed to be content in north London but has always had a soft spot for Real Madrid and views Los Blancos as the one club he would consider leaving Arsenal for. Get personalised updates on Arsenal everyday Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we’ll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. Arsenal have no intention of selling the centre-back, who they value at over £100m, but are braced for a summer approach from Real Madrid. According to The Sun, Spanish heavyweights Madrid have also expressed interest in Arsenal No. 1 David Raya as they look for a long-term successor to Thibaut Courtois. Real Madrid are ‘dreaming’ of signing William Saliba (Picture: Getty) Courtois has established himself as one of Real’s greatest ever goalkeepers over the past decade, lifting three La Liga titles and two Champions League trophies. The former Chelsea goalkeeper has been back to his best this season after an injury-hit 2023-24 campaign but, at 33, is clearly closer to the end of his career than the start of it. Raya is four years younger than Courtois and has emerged as a candidate to become Real Madrid’s next first-choice goalkeeper. David Raya has also attracted interest from Madrid (Picture: Getty) The former Brentford goalkeeper, who cost Arsenal £27m, is an exceptional ball-playing shot-stopper. While Real Madrid are interested in Raya, it is considered a difficult deal to pull off, with the La Liga title contenders also interested in Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen. Unlike Raya, Verbruggen would start as back-up to Courtois before replacing the Bernabeu legend further down the line. Real Madrid’s interest in Verbruggen has reportedly led Brighton to consider moves for Liverpool No. 2 Caoimhin Kelleher and Burnley’s James Trafford. Real Madrid are planning for life after Thibaut Courtois (Picture: Getty) Madrid are set for an important summer with legendary manager Carlo Ancelotti expected to leave the Spanish capital to take charge of the Brazil national team. Ancelotti’s departure after a disappointing season will pave the way for Xabi Alonso to take over at Real Madrid. Ex-Liverpool midfielder Alonso recently confirmed he would be leaving Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season. ‘This week the club and I have agreed that these two games are going to be my last as Bayer Leverkusen coach,’ Alonso said. Carlo Ancelotti is set to leave the Bernabeu (Picture: Getty) ‘It is not a moment to talk too much about the future because we want to have a proper farewell on Sunday here for some players, for myself, and it is the right moment to announce it. ‘We have to enjoy this moment with mixed emotions. It is emotional, I spoke this morning with the players, the staff, so many people who have helped me during an unbelievable, fantastic three years. ‘Now is a moment to share it with the fans in this stadium where I have lived great emotions and become what I am right now.’ Ancelotti speaks out on Real Madrid future Asked about Alonso amid reports the Spaniard will replace him at Real Madrid, Ancelotti said: ‘I saw [Alonso’s announcement]. ‘I’ve read he’s leaving Leverkusen, where he’s done a fantastic job. All doors are open to him, because he’s shown himself to be one of the best coaches in the world.’ On his own future, Ancelotti said: ‘The honeymoon with this club never ends. ‘The honeymoon will continue forever. Real Madrid is like [AC] Milan, teams that stay in your heart more than others. ‘If you ask about the honeymoon as coach, I don’t know, but the honeymoon continues. ‘Like any relationship, there’s a lot of passion at first, and then there are a lot of other things, when the passion goes, there are other things like affection. ‘I think my honeymoon with Real Madrid will continue all my life.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Real Madrid are ‘considering’ signing another Arsenal star after potentially bringing William Saliba to the Bernabeu.
The La Liga giants have reportedly made Saliba, 24, their ‘dream transfer target’ ahead of the summer.
Saliba has been one of the best defenders in the world over the past three seasons, making over 100 appearances for the Gunners.
The Frenchman did not miss a single Premier League game last season and has been just as influential this term for Champions League semi-finalists Arsenal.
Saliba is believed to be content in north London but has always had a soft spot for Real Madrid and views Los Blancos as the one club he would consider leaving Arsenal for.
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Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter.
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Arsenal have no intention of selling the centre-back, who they value at over £100m, but are braced for a summer approach from Real Madrid.
According to The Sun, Spanish heavyweights Madrid have also expressed interest in Arsenal No. 1 David Raya as they look for a long-term successor to Thibaut Courtois.
Courtois has established himself as one of Real’s greatest ever goalkeepers over the past decade, lifting three La Liga titles and two Champions League trophies.
The former Chelsea goalkeeper has been back to his best this season after an injury-hit 2023-24 campaign but, at 33, is clearly closer to the end of his career than the start of it.
Raya is four years younger than Courtois and has emerged as a candidate to become Real Madrid’s next first-choice goalkeeper.
The former Brentford goalkeeper, who cost Arsenal £27m, is an exceptional ball-playing shot-stopper.
While Real Madrid are interested in Raya, it is considered a difficult deal to pull off, with the La Liga title contenders also interested in Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen.
Unlike Raya, Verbruggen would start as back-up to Courtois before replacing the Bernabeu legend further down the line.
Real Madrid’s interest in Verbruggen has reportedly led Brighton to consider moves for Liverpool No. 2 Caoimhin Kelleher and Burnley’s James Trafford.
Madrid are set for an important summer with legendary manager Carlo Ancelotti expected to leave the Spanish capital to take charge of the Brazil national team.
Ancelotti’s departure after a disappointing season will pave the way for Xabi Alonso to take over at Real Madrid.
Ex-Liverpool midfielder Alonso recently confirmed he would be leaving Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season.
‘This week the club and I have agreed that these two games are going to be my last as Bayer Leverkusen coach,’ Alonso said.
‘It is not a moment to talk too much about the future because we want to have a proper farewell on Sunday here for some players, for myself, and it is the right moment to announce it.
‘We have to enjoy this moment with mixed emotions. It is emotional, I spoke this morning with the players, the staff, so many people who have helped me during an unbelievable, fantastic three years.
‘Now is a moment to share it with the fans in this stadium where I have lived great emotions and become what I am right now.’
Ancelotti speaks out on Real Madrid future
Asked about Alonso amid reports the Spaniard will replace him at Real Madrid, Ancelotti said: ‘I saw [Alonso’s announcement].
‘I’ve read he’s leaving Leverkusen, where he’s done a fantastic job. All doors are open to him, because he’s shown himself to be one of the best coaches in the world.’
On his own future, Ancelotti said: ‘The honeymoon with this club never ends.
‘The honeymoon will continue forever. Real Madrid is like [AC] Milan, teams that stay in your heart more than others.
‘If you ask about the honeymoon as coach, I don’t know, but the honeymoon continues.
‘Like any relationship, there’s a lot of passion at first, and then there are a lot of other things, when the passion goes, there are other things like affection.
‘I think my honeymoon with Real Madrid will continue all my life.’
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