William Saliba has been linked with a Real Madrid move for a while now. The Frenchman has been sensational for Arsenal in recent seasons and is currently one o

Arsenal defender William Saliba is keen to seal a "dream" transfer to Real Madrid this summer, a report has claimed. Amid long-term concerns over the fitness of their current centre-back cohort, Madrid are expected to make a splash in the summer window and it was recently revealed that they have identified Saliba as their priority target.

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William Saliba could only laugh as an Arsenal fan begged him to stay in the Premier League and turn down a big money transfer to Real Madrid. One of the best defenders in the world right now, Saliba is once again enjoying a fine season at the Emirates – even if Arsenal look set to miss out on silverware.

Wide-ranging reports in Spain claim that Los Blancos are desperate to land Saliba as their No. 1 centre-back target in the coming years. The 23-year-old’s form with Arsenal has made him one of the most highly-rated defenders in Europe.

Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Newcastle United are also said to be admirers of the 6ft 5in defender; the latter two and Liverpool apparently made contact over a summer deal before Bournemouth won the race.

The French centre-back is expected to be the subject of a major bid from the defending Spanish and European champions in the summer transfer window, with the Gunners facing a problem

Arsenal defender William Saliba's fine form over the past two-and-a-half seasons has caught the eye of Real Madrid, who could make a move for the Frenchman in the summer