Former Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur scout Mick Brown has mentioned Actual Madrid is “positively ” in signing William Saliba from Arsenal. Brown believes that though Saliba enjoys plenty of fanfare at Arsenal, a proposal from Los Blancos shall be powerful for him to show down.
Actual Madrid is coping with an enormous harm disaster, with three of their key defenders recovering from Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears. Whereas David Alaba is slowly nearing full health, Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal won’t return to motion earlier than subsequent season. Moreover, with Nacho gone, Los Merengues are unfold dangerously skinny on the again.
They don’t wish to be in the same scenario down the street and wish to recruit a high center-back who can probably begin for them over the approaching decade.
Mick Brown Says Actual Madrid Is Very A lot Fascinated with Arsenal Defender William Saliba
Actual Madrid sees Saliba as the proper man for the job, because the 23-year-old not solely has age on his aspect however can be worthy of taking part in for a high membership.
Discussing Madrid’s curiosity in Saliba, Brown mentioned (through Soccer Insider):
“If Actual Madrid need anyone, they normally get them. From what I’ve heard, he’s positively one of many gamers they’re and their curiosity is large. They’re out there for a brand new defender due to the harm disaster they’ve received on their fingers.
“However with Saliba, he’s one who they’ll assume may are available and be on the membership for ten years taking part in in that place due to his age. Actual Madrid are at all times eager to signal the perfect gamers in each place, it’s what they do.”
He added:
“Saliba has an excellent fame that he’s constructed up from his time at Arsenal, so it’s no shock to see Madrid are fascinated by signing him.
“It’s like when Ronaldo was at United, Sir Alex satisfied him to remain for an additional yr after which let him go. It’s very tough for any participant to show down Actual Madrid. Ronaldo was like a god at United and he nonetheless needed to go. That’s the kind of membership we’re speaking about.”
Saliba has performed 98 video games for Arsenal in all competitions to this point, scoring 5 objectives and offering two assists. His contract with the membership expires on June 30, 2027.