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Real Madrid is said to be targeting Arsenal's William Saliba as its next free transfer as the La Liga side continues to close in on a deal for Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The Spanish club is said to be targeting a potential free transfer once his current contract expires in 2027, with Rüdiger reportedly supporting the club’s pursuit.

Real Madrid are looking to address its defensive issues this summer by targeting a new centre-back.



Real Madrid are targeting Arsenal's William Saliba as its next free transfer.

Bayern Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah, who is set to leave the Bundesliga side on a free transfer this summer, was offered to Madrid months ago, but the club declined the opportunity

The club had already missed out on Leny Yoro last summer, and its defensive problems deepened with further knee injuries to Dani Carvajal and Eder Militão, the latter suffering his second ACL injury in as many years.

Despite a shortage at the back, Madrid chose not to pursue a free transfer at the time — even with former captain Sergio Ramos available — and expressed doubts about finding the right fit during the January window.


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