As per Fichajes, club president Florentino Perez is ready to spend up to €120 million to bring both players to the Santiago Bernabeu in a double transfer that could boost the team’s defence and secure the club’s future
As of today, it is no secret that Saliba remains the main target. The 24-year-old Frenchman has been a rock at the back for Arsenal and is now seen as one of Europe’s top centre-backs.
Real Madrid view him as the ideal replacement or long-term solution, especially with concerns over the fitness of Eder Militao and Antonio Rüdiger.
For what it is worth, the club is keen to have a reliable and physically strong centre-back to anchor their defence, and Saliba fits the bill perfectly.
Alongside Saliba, Madrid are also tracking 18-year-old Lewis Skelly. The young Englishman is already making waves under Mikel Arteta, playing valuable minutes in the Premier League despite his age.
He can play as a left-back or even step into midfield, which makes him a smart option for a team like Real Madrid, who value tactical flexibility. With Ferland Mendy and Fran García struggling to convince, a fresh face on the left flank could be just what Madrid need.
Both Saliba and Skelly are under contract at Arsenal, so negotiations won’t be easy. However, Real Madrid are already working behind the scenes to prepare an offer close to Arsenal’s expectations.
The goal is to avoid missing out and to make sure the defence is ready for the new season. Perez is clearly focused on long-term planning, and this double swoop shows his intent to secure the future of Real Madrid’s backline.
Real Madrid are already working towards strengthening their squad for the next season after having failed to meet their objectives in the current campaign.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is all set to arrive to reinforce the right-back position while a move for Dean Huijsen seems to be on track as well to address the need of a new central defender.
