Arsenal demand Real Madrid use one player in William Saliba deal and it’d be the most outrageous swap in years

**Arsenal are reportedly insisting Real Madrid include a specific player in any potential deal for William Saliba, a move that would rank among the most stunning swap deals in recent years.**

Saliba is set to enter the final two years of his current contract at the close of the season, though Arsenal remain intent on securing an extension to keep him at the Emirates.

Having established himself as a crucial figure in Arsenal’s defense following loan spells away, Saliba has now made 130 appearances for the club. His consistent performances have earned widespread praise, and the French international is now regarded as one of the Premier League’s top central defenders.

His standout displays have also caught the attention of Real Madrid, who are reportedly “keeping an eye” on him.

Despite their reluctance to part with one of their most valuable players, Arsenal could be willing to negotiate—*but only if* Real Madrid agree to include **Aurelien Tchouameni** in the deal, according to Spanish publication *Fichajes*. Tchouameni’s inclusion is said to be a decisive factor for the North London club.

With the summer window approaching, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly looking to strengthen his midfield. Jorginho is expected to depart when his contract expires, while Thomas Partey’s deal is also nearing its end, potentially leaving a major gap in the squad.

Tchouameni, a 25-year-old who joined Real Madrid in 2022 for £68.3 million from AS Monaco, is seen as a prime candidate to fill that void.

This scenario might create an opening for Arsenal to land the midfielder—*if* they are willing to entertain Real Madrid’s interest in Saliba.

When asked about the rumors linking Saliba to Madrid, Arteta responded: *”Those kind of things are more for Andrea and the club to talk about. What I’m certain, because I had the conversation with him, is that he is so happy here, that he wants to continue with us and what will happen in the future with our negotiations and things that have to take time and process and be on top of them. But I’m quite confident that William is very happy here and that’s the place that he wants to be.”*

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