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Real Madrid not giving up on William Saliba! Los Blancos prepare delegation to negotiate with Arsenal and push through blockbuster transfer for defender

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<p>According to <a href="https://cadenaser.com/nacional/2025/07/25/el-liverpool-mueve-ficha-para-atar-a-konate-y-el-real-madrid-ya-estudia-la-opcion-saliba-cadena-ser/" target="_blank"><em>Cadena SER,</em></a><em> </em>one name who is firmly on Real Madrid’s shortlist is Arsenal’s Saliba. The 23-year-old centre-back made a lasting impression during Arsenal’s win over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in April, a performance that has reportedly catapulted him to the top of Madrid’s defensive wishlist. Although Saliba’s current deal with Arsenal runs until 2027, the Spanish side is undeterred. The <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/william-saliba-waiting-dream-real-madrid-transfer-arsenal-push-quick-response-submitting-contract-extension-offer/blt689e823f89077a45" target="_blank">club sees Saliba as a cornerstone figure </a>who could lead their next generation of defenders, and they're preparing to open formal talks with both Arsenal and the player. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Fresh developments from multiple sources, including IndyKaila, indicate that Real Madrid are preparing to dispatch a delegation to London to initiate<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-move-bid-keep-ibrahima-konate-following-trent-alexander-arnold-real-madrid/blt998b1e10fc4eab3c" target="_blank"> direct negotiations with Arsenal and Saliba’s camp</a>. While the Gunners have consistently maintained a firm stance that the defender is not for sale, Madrid’s interest appears to be intensifying. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Should Real Madrid fail in their pursuit of Saliba, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/revealed-how-much-real-madrid-pay-ibrahima-konate-reunite-liverpool-trent-alexander-arnold-transfer/bltcbe4d07465e07c51" target="_blank">Liverpool’s Konate remains another viable alternative</a>. The French international is entering the final year of his current contract at Anfield, and thus far has resisted Liverpool’s attempts to tie him down to a new deal. With the defender potentially available on a cut-price deal this summer, or for free next year, the club sees an opportunity to strike a smart piece of business. However, the Merseyside outfit is reportedly making a concerted effort to retain Konate, with a new contract offer on the table. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Even if Real Madrid manage to secure one of their French targets this summer, neither Arsenal nor Liverpool can afford to breathe easy. According to reports from <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2025/07/23/operacion-central-marcha-konate-saliba-principales-opciones.html" target="_blank"><em>Marca</em></a>, the Spanish champions could pursue both Konate and Saliba, albeit across two successive summer windows, as they look to completely refresh their ageing defensive ranks.  </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

Real Madrid not giving up on William Saliba! Los Blancos prepare delegation to negotiate with Arsenal and push through blockbuster transfer for defender | Goal.com

Real Madrid are not reportedly giving up on William Saliba as Los Blancos prepare a delegation to negotiate with Arsenal for the French defender. Xabi Alonso&apos;s focus has shifted as concerns grow over their current defensive depth, following a troubling  display against Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey during the Club World Cup.

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