Saliba remains a dream target for Real Madrid, and based on their recent transfer strategy, Los Blancos have been highly effective in convincing top targets to run down their deals and join on free transfers. With just 24 months left in Saliba’s contract, the transfer could easily go down the same route if Arsenal are not careful.

ARSENAL could make a shock swoop for Rodrygo, it’s been claimed. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is keen to add more firepower to his squad, which is on course for a third-straight second-place