Overview

• Arsenal have presented William Saliba with an improved long‑term extension in a bid to secure his future.
• Club briefings indicate confidence that an agreement can be reached despite earlier delays in negotiations.
• Reports state Saliba’s representatives requested an urgent meeting to press for better financial terms.
• Real Madrid are tracking the situation and are reported to consider Ibrahima Konate as an alternative if Saliba stays at Arsenal.
• Saliba’s deal runs to 2027, leaving only one year after the 2025–26 season, which is driving urgency as PSG also keep tabs.