Real Madrid view the signing of William Saliba as an ‘absolute priority’ this summer – but Arsenal have made a huge demand in response to the transfer speculation. Saliba has emerged as one of the best defenders in the Premier League over the past three seasons,

Real Madrid have made Arsenal centre-back William Saliba (23) their priority target for the summer, as per a report from RMC Sport. The Frenchman has impressed at the Emirates Stadium since making

Real Madrid will make a move for Arsenal centre-back William Saliba when the transfer window reopens in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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

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Arsenal were given the runaround by Newcastle United as they suffered a four-goal aggregate loss in their Carabao Cup semi-final. Goals from Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon secured a 2-0 win for the Magpies at St James' Park, following their victory by the same scoreline at the Emirates last month.

William Saliba has a lot of time for his centre-back partner (Picture: ) William Saliba says his central defensive partner at Arsenal, Gabriel, has become like a broth

Real Madrid have reportedly made an Arsenal star a 'priority' transfer target this summer but they will need to fork out a mammoth fee for him.