Saliba is already one of Europe’s best defenders at the age of 23 – and if he maintains his current progress, he will probably become the best in the near future.
Therefore – regardless of whether Arsenal receive bids of £50m, £60m, £70m or even £80m for the man from Bondy, there is simply no point in selling. The Gunners will not be able to replace him, not for a fee below what they would receive, at least.
Of course, the lure of Real Madrid can be strong, so if Saliba – who many compare to Virgil van Dijk – decides to kick up a fuss and hands in a transfer request, Arsenal may be left with no other option.
