La Liga giants Real Madrid have taken an in-depth look at young Arsenal defender William Saliba this season, according to leading soccer outlet TBR Football. Real Madrid have spoken highly of Saliba's talent and performances and have often kept a close eye on the French international's play on the pitch.
Saliba's performances this season have been truly remarkable, and he has quickly grown into one of the best defenders in the world. In Arsenal's first three rounds of the Premier League, Saliba's excellent defense helped the team concede only one goal, contributing to the team's solid start. Such a performance naturally caught the attention of many giants, including Real Madrid.
It is reported that Real Madrid is actively considering strengthening its backline to cope with more intense competition in the future. Previously, Real Madrid had expressed strong interest in another young defender, Yoro, but unfortunately, Yoro eventually chose to join Manchester United. However, Real Madrid did not give up the pursuit of excellent defenders, they are still in the market to find a suitable target.
In addition to Saliba, Real Madrid is also very appreciative of the young Portuguese defender Antonio Silva. This young player also showed excellent defensive ability and great potential, is one of the options for the Real Madrid back line reinforcement.
According to TBR Football, Real Madrid even sent scouts to watch the Arsenal-Villa game live to see Saliba's performance up close. In this game, Saliba once again gave an excellent performance, further cementing his place on Real Madrid's attraction list.
Although there is no definite news about whether Real Madrid will formally make an offer to Arsenal, it is foreseeable that with Saliba's continued high performance on the pitch, he will become the target of many giants' pursuit. For Real Madrid, if the successful introduction of Saliba, will undoubtedly greatly enhance the team's defensive strength, for the future of the various tournaments to add more chances of winning.
