Real Madrid has reportedly abandoned plans to sign William Saliba after Arsenal set a prohibitively high asking price. Initially seen as a priority target, Madrid's interest faded due to Saliba's potential transfer fee of at least â¬80 million. The player himself expressed a strong desire to stay at Arsenal, stating, 'I'm happy here and I want to continue here.' Meanwhile, Real Madrid continues to seek a center-back to address defensive issues, considering alternatives like Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen and Bayer Leverkusen's Piero Hincapie, amidst stiff competition from other clubs.
Real Madrid has decided against pursuing William Saliba due to Arsenal's excessive asking price, which would make him the most expensive defender ever.
Despite Madrid's interest, Saliba expressed his desire to remain at Arsenal, stating, 'I'm happy here and I want to continue here,' which dampened Madrid's pursuit.
The strategic approach by Madrid reflects their need for defensive reinforcements, as manager Carlo Ancelotti admitted their vulnerabilities, saying, 'We're very effective up front and less solid at the back.'
With Saliba off the table, Madrid may target Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen, who has a release clause of 50m, amidst competition from clubs like Liverpool and Chelsea.
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