Former Athletic Bilbao sporting director Rafael Alkorta believes Real Madrid should splash the cash to sign Arsenal defender William Saliba. As a long-term defensive coordinator.
“Los Blancos” have been in the news about strengthening their defense recently. After the team faced problems with player injuries. Currently, Aymeric Laporte, who currently plays for Al-Nassr is said to be in the running to join the team in the January transfer window.UFABET
Alkorta believes Real Madrid should consider splashing the cash to sign Saliba. Who is on a good run with the Gunners, but it should be in the summer.
“I will not sign in January, I will wait and consider Aymeric Laporte as an option.” Alkorta told Cadena SER.
“You might have to pay €80m for a player like Saliba who will be with you for another 10 years. Real Madrid rarely make mistakes in this regard.”
Asked about Madrid’s interest in Laporte. Alkorta said: “I don’t know much about it. I read the same thing you saw, so there’s no problem.”
Saliba’s reputation as one of Europe’s premier centre-backs has skyrocketed over the past two years, thanks to his stellar performances in both domestic and European competitions for Arsenal. According to Spanish outlet Sport, the Spanish giants are ready to lure him away from North London as they require defensive reinforcements.