Real Madrid view the signing of William Saliba as an ‘absolute priority’ this summer – but Arsenal have made a huge demand in response to the transfer speculation. Saliba has emerged as one of the best defenders in the Premier League over the past three seasons,

Real Madrid will make a move for Arsenal centre-back William Saliba when the transfer window reopens in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

It must be stressed, though, that Arsenal are mentioned in the report as being determined to fend off interest from Madrid in Saliba, regardless of what fee the Spanish outfit may

Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli faces more than a month on the sidelines with a hamstring injury suffered during Wednesday’s EFL Cup loss at Newcastle United. Early indications suggest that is the duration Arsenal are set to be without the 23-year-old Brazil international.

Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli reportedly faces more than a month out after picking up a hamstring injury against Newcastle United.