Arsenal star believes ‘it’s difficult not to consider joining’ Real Madrid as January move mooted | OneFootball

Arsenal centre-back William Saliba is not indifferent to Real Madrid’s interest in signing him, according to French outlet Le10Sport.

The La Liga club has yet to contact his representatives having planned to sign him next summer, but the season-ending injury Eder Militao picked up at the weekend could change all that.

Madrid are now considering going after Saliba in January, and Arsenal are aware of their interest.

The defender will have two years remaining on his deal at the end of the season, and the Gunners have started talking about handing him a contract extension.

It is hard to see Arsenal agreeing to sell the 23-year-old anytime soon, and an exit when the winter transfer window opens can be effectively ruled out.

However, Madrid will test their resolve next summer, and it will be interesting to see what happens.

The Gunners are nine points behind leaders Liverpool after 11 Premier League games this term, and some fans are already pessimistic about their chances of winning the title.

Challenging for the Champions League could also be difficult for Arsenal despite their talented squad.

A move to Madrid could start appealing to Saliba if major silverware is not forthcoming in London.