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Real Madrid receive bad news in pursuit of William Saliba after making Arsenal defender their 'top priority for 2025'

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<p>Real Madrid have reportedly <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/real-madrid-arsenal-william-saliba-2025-los-blancos/bltdb2e11f844ef9d7d" target="_blank">made the French defender their key priority</a> to strengthen their defence next summer but may come away empty handed. Arsenal have no intention of allowing the 23-year-old to leave <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1961012/Arsenal-Real-Madrid-William-Saliba-transfer-news" target="_blank">according to <em>the Express</em></a> and there is no expectation that Saliba wants to leave north London any time soon. The defender <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-william-saliba-four-year-contract-gunners/blt4bb2c221ff9df989#:~:text=THE%20BIGGER%20PICTURE%3A%20The%2022,to%20further%20extend%20the%20deal." target="_blank">signed a new deal at the club last year</a> and has become one of the world's best defenders at the Gunners.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Saliba has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/jamie-carragher-william-saliba-gabriel-arsenal-legendary-premier-league-centre-back-pairings/bltb4c3ee8eed2caaaa" target="_blank">formed a dominant centre-half pairing with Gabriel</a> at the heart of the Arsenal defence and his performances have naturally attracted interest. Madrid are looking to strengthen their options at the back with Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba struggling with injury problems in recent seasons. If Madrid cannot sign Saliba, they may <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/trouble-for-tottenham-real-madrid-eyeing-move-spurs-centre-back-cristian-romero/bltd95c5723647fad82" target="_blank">turn their attentions to Tottenham Hotspur's Christian Romero.</a></p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Saliba went on three loan spells before he made his full competitive debut for Arsenal against Crystal Palace in 2022. He returned to Saint-Etienne after joining the Gunners before loans at OGC Nice and Marseille before making his Premier League debut.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Saliba and France will take on Belgium on Monday in the Nations League before the defender returns to north London. The Gunners take on Bournemouth next Saturday aiming to keep the pressure on Manchester City and Liverpool.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR SALIBA?

Real Madrid receive bad news in pursuit of William Saliba after making Arsenal defender their 'top priority for 2025' | Goal.com

Real Madrid have been knocked back in their pursuit of William Saliba with Arsenal and the defender unwilling to part ways.

Real Madrid receive bad news in pursuit of William Saliba after making Arsenal defender their &apos;top priority for 2025&apos;