Arsenal are likely to offer William Saliba a bumper new deal amid growing interest from Real Madrid in the French defender.
According to TEAMtalk, Arsenal are relaxed about the situation of William Saliba amid growing links to Real Madrid and offer him a bumper new deal. The defender will have two years left at the end of the season, meaning it will be time to discuss the future with the Frenchman.
Arsenal fans would not have forgiven Mikel Arteta had he decided two years ago that William Saliba was not upto the standards. The Spanish manager took two full seasons to integrate the French defender into his ranks, as the centre-back spent time on loan at OGC Nice and Marseille. However, since the start of the 2022/23 season, he has been the mainstay in their backline.
Saliba has formed a solid partnership with Gabriel Magalhaes, which proved to be the meanest pairing in the Premier League. They have made an indifferent start when it comes to conceding goals, but overall, they have maintained their formidable form at the back. However, the biggest source of worry for Arsenal fans have been reports suggesting Real Madrid will prioritise a 2025 move for the Frenchman.
In recent weeks, there have been all sorts of reports linking Saliba with a move to Real Madrid. Some recent comments from Antonio Rudiger about the Frenchman also stirred up those rumours, with further suggestions stating that Saliba would consider if he was guaranteed a starting role.
On the contrary, some other outlets insist that Saliba is happy with Arsenal and would not be opposed to signing a new deal. His current contract expires in 2027, which has ensured the Gunners are relaxed about his situation going forward, and now they are planning on extending his contract.
New Arsenal deal for Saliba?
Should Saliba leave Arsenal next summer, it would definitely be for a world-record fee for a defender, as his sale would significantly eclipse what Manchester United paid for Harry Maguire. However, the Gunners are not thinking about parting ways and are planning on offering Saliba a bumper new deal that will allow the defender to improve his current £190,000-a-week agreement.
Saliba is part of a big project at Arsenal, and Arteta, at this moment, will not want to lose his best defender on the squad. With Saliba set to enter the final two years of his £190,000-a-week deal, it’s only natural for the club to open talks over a new contract, as they will enter negotiations with confidence.
