Saliba , 23, has been established as one of the best defenders in the Premier League where he has formed a rock-solid duo with Gabriel Magalhaes at centre-back. And that has led to immense interest from some of the world's elite clubs for the Gunners' star.
According to RMC Sport, Real have made the France international an "absolute priority" ahead of the summer transfer window. Arsenal see Saliba as the best centre-back in the world following two goals in 33 appearances across all competitions this season. Mikel Arteta 's side is not keen to sell the ex-Saint-Etienne star any time soon. The same source claims the Premier League giants are convinced Saliba will go down in history as the most expensive defender if he leaves the Emirates.
That is how much Manchester United splashed to sign Harry Maguire from Leicester in and made him the most expensive defender in football history. The Frenchman joined the Gunners in from Saint-Etienne but was immediately sent back on loan to the French outfit to gain more experience.
That led to more loan stints to Nice and Marseille until he was finally established in Arsenal's first team in Since then, Saliba has stood out for Arteta's side with a total of seven goals and two assists in appearances.
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