William Saliba has reportedly been on the radar of Real Madrid for several months, with the Spanish giants expressing interest in signing the French centre-back since last season. The La Liga club view Saliba as an ideal fit for their defensive line, recognising him as one of the most highly rated centre-backs in world football.Saliba remains under contract at Arsenal for two more seasons, and the Gunners have already entered discussions regarding a new deal. If the defender were to delay committing to an extension, there is a risk that he could run down his contract, potentially allowing Real Madrid to negotiate a lower fee next summer should they wish to secure his services earlier.Contract Situations and Club StrategyBukayo Saka is another key player whose current contract expires at the end of the next campaign, and he is similarly engaged in extension talks. When important squad members approach the final stages of their contracts, clubs often face increased pressure, as rival teams seek to exploit any uncertainty to their advantage.According to Give Me Sport, Arsenal remain confident that they are on course to retain Saliba. At present, there are no indications that the defender intends to leave the Emirates, and the club believes he will commit to a new deal despite the ongoing interest from Real Madrid. The reported attention from one of Europe’s most prestigious teams is naturally tempting for any player, yet Arsenal are determined to safeguard their key assets.(Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)Maintaining Squad StabilityFor Arsenal, keeping hold of crucial players such as Saliba is essential to sustaining long-term success. The club’s strategy revolves around ensuring that its core squad remains intact, maintaining both defensive solidity and overall team cohesion.With Saliba highly valued for his consistency, leadership, and quality at the back, Arsenal are positioning themselves to resist external interest and secure his future at the Emirates. By focusing on extensions for key players, the club is signalling its ambition to remain competitive while reinforcing the importance of stability within the squad.Arsenal’s proactive approach underlines their commitment to keeping top talent, even in the face of interest from elite clubs such as Real Madrid.__________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, please contact us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsArsenal confident about future of star man despite La Liga interest14 September 2025, 21:00Palmeiras sets asking price for player wanted by Arsenal14 September 2025, 20:00Mikel Arteta gives an update on Martin Odegaard amidst surgery fears14 September 2025, 19:00The post Arsenal confident about future of star man despite La Liga interest appeared first on Just Arsenal News.