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There has been some big claims in the media which have claimed that Real Madrid have made ARSENAL star William Saliba the clubs number one transfer target.

The Frenchman has established himself as a key player and regular under manager Mikel Arteta over the last two campaigns, playing a crucial role in their last two campaigns as they finished second behind Manchester City in the Premier League table.

He is one of the big reasons why Arsenal have been so defensively good over the past few seasons, and his partnership with Gabriel is arguably one of the very best in the Premier League and maybe even the Champions League.

There was some speculation that both Real Madrid and PSG were keen on trying to sign the Frenchman in the summer window, but Arsenal do not want him to leave, and the player himself has no desire to depart the Emirates right now.

His commanding performances at the back have made him one of the most sought-after young defenders in Europe and as Real looks to bolster their squad for the future, Saliba appears to be at the top of their wish list, according to reports from Fichajes

Amid all the speculation Antonio Rudiger has suggested he wants his current club to raid Arsenal and try to sign William Saliba: “To have Saliba would be great and if he continues to do what he does…” the former Chelsea star said on The Inside Scoop.

“I don’t scare nobody (Arsenal fans) but at the end of the day, it is clear, if he does what he does…”

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We are sure that Madrid will try and tempt ARSENAL into selling Saliba one day and the defender may even be interested in making that move to La Liga – but for now – he is happy and is not leaving the club.

But if Madrid are looking for a long-term replacement for Rudiger – there is not many better out there that Saliba that is for sure.

KROENKE MAKES PROMISE – 

Josh Kroenke has made a promise to ARSENAL fans after Edu shocked the club and decided to leave the Gunners and agreed a deal in principle to take up a role with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.

Edu joined Arsenal as technical director in July 2019 before becoming the club’s first-ever sporting director in November 2022, and The 46-year-old shares a strong bond with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, with whom he has rebuilt Arsenal into title contenders with some quality signings over the past few seasons that has really moved Arsenal ahead of Liverpool and Man United.

He has been responsible for the signings of Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice, while he helped offload the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mesut Ozil, but after a taking some personal time, he has now decided to leave the club.

Precise details of the role with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis are to be confirmed and a formal deal is still to be finalised, but Arsenal confirmed the news – understood to be entirely Edu’s decision – on Monday evening.

And after seeing the former Gunner leave, Kroenke has made a promise to Arsenal fans by admitting that the ambitions of the club will not change: “We respect Edu’s decision and thank him for his immense contribution and dedication to drive the club forward,” Kroenke said.

“Change and evolution are part of our club’s DNA. We remain focused on our strategy and on winning major trophies. Our succession plan will reflect this continued ambition.”

In his farewell statement, Edu said: “This was an incredibly hard decision to make. Arsenal has given me the opportunity to work with so many amazing people and the chance to be a part of something so special in the club’s history. It has been a special journey and I thank Stan, Josh, Tim and Lord Harris for the support they’ve given me.

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