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Arsenal Accelerate William Saliba Contract Drive as Madrid, PSG Monitor

Arsenal seek to lock in their defensive linchpin with terms reported to match his standing.

Overview

  • Talks have quickened in recent weeks and an improved extension has been tabled, according to OneFootball citing CaughtOffside.
  • Saliba’s contract runs to 2027, raising concerns about diminished leverage if he approaches the final year without a new deal.
  • Real Madrid and PSG are tracking his situation, with Madrid portrayed as ready to wait for a more favorable window in 2026–27.
  • A Defensa Central report relayed by Arsenal Insider claims Arsenal offered about €12m net per year, a figure said to have surprised Florentino Pérez.
  • Club figures led by Andrea Berta are described as maintaining that Saliba is not for sale, reflecting his central role alongside Gabriel Magalhães.