Arsenal defender William Saliba might reportedly turn out to be the ‘costliest defender in historical past’ after being recognized because the ‘absolute precedence’ at Actual Madrid.
Saliba has grown into one of many highest defenders on the planet. Three seasons in the past, regardless of being a Gunner, he was not but deemed ok to be a first-team participant, and was as an alternative loaned out to Marseille.
However after greater than 100 Arsenal appearances, serving to them to second within the Premier League twice as an important member of the aspect, Saliba has Actual Madrid sniffing round him.
Hyperlinks between the Frenchman and the La Liga giants have swirled for some time, and as per RMC Sport, he’s now the ‘absolute precedence’ with the defence essential for the membership to enhance.
It’s believed that Arsenal wouldn’t open the door to the sale of certainly one of their greatest gamers, and would demand a ‘dissuasive value’ from Actual.
Certainly, the report states that within the occasion of his sale, Saliba is prone to turn out to be ‘the costliest defender in historical past’.
That title is presently held by Manchester Metropolis’s Josko Gvardiol, who value roughly £78million when he headed to the Etihad in 2023.
Harry Maguire is the next-most costly defender in historical past, together with his switch to Manchester United. As such, in contrast to their Premier League rivals, Arsenal could possibly be the aspect gaining an enormous sum, relatively than shelling it.
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It’s not clear precisely what that charge can be, however a switch of one of many world’s greatest gamers between two of the world’s greatest groups, which has already been touted as a world-record one, is prone to be a big one.
The report additionally mentions curiosity in Erling Haaland from Actual, however his long-term contract with Metropolis is alleged to have dampened hopes of that switch.
That stated, it’s believed there’s a clause wherein Metropolis must promote him for a sure charge in the event that they miss out on Champions League soccer for subsequent season – they’re presently fifth within the Premier League, which is prone to be sufficient this season in the event that they keep there.
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