Real Madrid has reportedly made their first move to lure William Saliba away from Arsenal. The French center-back, widely regarded as one of the Premier League’s top defenders, is now the focus of serious interest from the La Liga giants, according to Sport.es.

The report claims that Real Madrid has initiated talks with Saliba’s representatives, with the 23-year-old’s initial response described as positive. The Spanish club is eyeing a summer transfer for Saliba and hopes the player will push for the move by formally requesting a transfer from Arsenal.

However, securing Saliba’s signature is unlikely to be straightforward. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta views the French international as a cornerstone of his squad, which Saliba has been a part of since 2022. Any attempt to pry him away from North London will require a significant effort from Real Madrid, both financially and diplomatically.

With Real’s ambitions and Arsenal’s determination to retain their star defender, this transfer saga promises to be one of the stories to watch in the upcoming window.

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