According to Foot Mercato, the Gunners have offered Saliba a new five-year contract, though there is no agreement yet, and Madrid are continuing to monitor the 24-year-old's situation. What next for William Saliba as Arsenal deal yet to be agreed? Arsenal fans will hope this can be resolved as soon as possible, as Saliba has just under two years left on his current contract at the Emirates Stadium.
Journalist Daniele Longo revealed via his X account that the 22-year-old had an agreement with the Premier League giants back in July, but the move did not come to fruition, with Guerra signing new terms with Los Ches until 2029. Nevertheless, that fresh deal has not prevented Los Blancos from continuing to track the midfielder who once looked destined for Old Trafford.
MADRID -- NBA veteran Trey Lyles has made the jump overseas by joining Real Madrid. The forward, who played the past three-plus seasons for the Sacramento Kings, signed a one-year contract Wednesday with the Spanish powerhouse, which plays both domestically and in the EuroLeague. Lyles, 29, was selected 12th overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2015 NBA draft -- one spot ahead of former Kentucky teammate Devin Booker.
A move for Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano is being lined up by Real Madrid, according to Bild. Los Blancos are interested in signing the 26-year-old, who entered the final year of his contract at the Allianz Arena in the summer, as they continue to identify future options to reinforce their defence. The Bundesliga champions are expected to prioritise signing Upamecano to a new deal by beginning negotiations soon.
Real Madrid have been linked with a surprise move for the Liverpool attacker, Rio Ngumoha. The 17-year-old recently made his debut for Liverpool against Newcastle United away from home in the Premier League, and he scored the match-winning goal for his team. He is regarded as an elite talent, and Real Madrid believe that he could develop into a top-class player.
Real Madrid remain unhappy with LaLiga's refereeing, a club source has told ESPN, after a weekend which saw them have three goals disallowed. Meanwhile, rivals Barcelona and Atlético Madrid both benefitted -- according to Madrid -- from controversial decisions involving VAR. Madrid beat Mallorca 2-1 at the Bernabéu on Saturday, despite Kylian Mbappé having two goals ruled out for offside, and Arda Güler having an effort disallowed for handball.
Manchester City are reportedly preparing a staggering 150 million offer for Vinicius Jr in order to help them complete their 'dream attacking line-up.' The Brazilian is in somewhat of a contract stand-off right now, leaving the door to an exit slightly ajar, with Manchester City ready to pounce should a deal not be reached. Currently, Vinicius Jr. has a 1 billion release clause in his contract.