In a recent report, Defensa Central offered an update on Real Madrid and their pursuit of Arsenal defender William Saliba this summer. It has been mentioned that Los Blancos would have to pay more

Arsenal attacking midfielder Max Dowman has joined William Saliba on Real Madrid’s transfer wishlist, according to a report in Spain.

But Saliba’s future has been the subject of some speculation in recent months, with the centre-back attracting strong interest from La Liga giants Madrid. A recent report from Cadena SER suggested Saliba had been placed at the top of Madrid’s wishlist in what has been dubbed ‘Operation 2026’.