Overview

• Arsenal are in ongoing negotiations over a new long-term contract for Saliba and club sources express confidence a deal can be reached, according to Football Insider.
• Talks have slowed in recent days, with the timing significant because Saliba’s current agreement runs to 2027, leaving one year remaining after the 2025–26 season.
• OneFootball, citing Diario AS, reports Real Madrid are closely tracking Saliba and could explore a lower-fee move before 2027, though they would likely move on if he renews.
• Saliba’s agents have asked for an urgent meeting and are expected to seek better terms, per a social media report relayed by OneFootball.
• Real Madrid are also linked with Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté as a cheaper option and are planning their back line around younger pieces such as Dean Huijsen, per the Spanish reporting.