Obstacles Delay Real Madrid's Dream of Signing Saliba

William Saliba, the Arsenal defender, has once again caught the attention of Real Madrid after delivering a remarkable performance against the royal team in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, despite making a mistake that led to Vinicius Junior's only goal.

The 24-year-old Saliba put on a solid defensive display at the Santiago Bernabéu, recording 12 clearances and standing out as a true leader in the absence of his teammate Gabriel, further solidifying his reputation as one of the best defenders in Europe, while Real Madrid's management is closely monitoring the defenders' market to strengthen the backline.

Saliba's contract with Arsenal runs until 2027, making a departure at this time difficult, especially since the English club is unlikely to let him go for less than 80 million euros, a figure that does not align with Madrid's defensive signing policy. Nevertheless, the option to sign him for free after the end of his contract remains on the table, similar to what happened with Alaba and Rüdiger.