Real Madrid are already planning their next European era and are aiming to sign Arsenal centre-back William Saliba.
They also have Manchester City midfielder Rodri, Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold and Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Cristian Romero on their radar alongside the Gunners star.
Madrid want Saliba as the future of their defence, but they know luring him away from Arsenal could prove tricky given the recent successes the Gunners have enjoyed and their upward trajectory.
As a result, Romero has been identified as plan B, but the 23-year-old remains their top target as they look to secure defensive reinforcements going forward.
Saliba has established himself as a key player for the North Londoners since returning from three loan spells ahead of 2022-23 after initially joining in July 2019.
The France international has formed a solid partnership with Gabriel Magalhaes at the heart of the Arsenal defence, with the duo widely regarded as the best centre-back pairing in the English top-flight.
