Manchester City stormed the race to contract with French defender William Saliba, during the next summer transfer window, to cut the way for Real Madrid, which was planning to include him in the coming period.
Manchester City and Real Madrid are seeking to strengthen their ranks in an important period of the season, especially the participation of the 2025 Club World Cup.
Saliba is considered one of the most prominent defenders in the English Premier League and the European continent, although he has not yet been twenty -four years old.
Guardiola seeks a revolution in City
According to the Divinza Central report, Pep Guardiola asked the Manchester City administration to implement a “revolution” in the squad after a frustrating season for the team, as City bid farewell to the Champions League early, and was exposed to the exclusion of the League Cup, in addition to the possibility of not being in the first four places in the Premier League this season, which may keep him away from reserving a seat in the Champions League during the next season.
Guardiola focuses on strengthening the defense line, and believes that Saliba is the perfect piece for re -solid to City’s defenses, and accordingly, the club plans to make a huge financial offer to persuade Arsenal to abandon the player.
Arsenal’s position on negative sale
Despite the tempting offers, it seems that Arsenal will not easily overlook one of its most prominent players, as Saliba is an essential part of the team’s strategy, and it is unlikely that the club will agree to sell the player unless he receives a huge offer that is in line with his market value.
Real Madrid is planning to move in 2026
Reports indicate that Real Madrid was planning to move to join Saliba in the summer of 2026, and with City entering the race now, the Spanish club may have to make an early offer to ensure that he signed the French defender before his competitors acquired it.
