According to RMC Sport, Arsenal ought to be preparing for a fresh wave of interest in their defender, William Saliba. A report on Friday reveals that Real Madrid has marked the 23 - year - old as their "absolute priority" for defensive reinforcement. Despite this, Arsenal has no intention of permitting the French international to depart and will set a "discouraging price" for any potential suitors. The report further indicates that if Saliba were to leave, he would shatter the record and become the most expensive defender in history. As of now, Harry Maguire still holds that title following his £78.3 million transfer from Leicester City to Manchester United in 2019.