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[SPORTS] · United Kingdom, Spain, France · 4 sources

Arsenal Sets €150 million Price Tag on Defender William Saliba, Deterring Barcelona, Real Madrid and PSG

Arsenal have stated that centre‑back William Saliba will not be sold unless a bid of around €150 million is offered. The 25‑year‑old French international, who signed a contract extending to 2030, is described as a core pillar of Mikel Arteta’s side and a key element of the club’s long‑term plans.

Barcelona, Real Madrid and Paris Saint‑Germain have all been reported to be monitoring the situation, but Arsenal’s fixed price is intended to discourage any approach. Barcelona’s finances limit their ability to meet the ask, while the Spanish giants and the French club possess greater budget flexibility yet still face the challenge of an unprecedented fee for a defender. A sale at that level would break existing transfer records, and Arsenal appear prepared to retain Saliba unless an extraordinary offer is made.