The SACRIFICED player of Real Madrid in order to sign William Saliba

The "merengue" team continues to have the French center as one of their top targets and proposes a BOMBSHELL exchange

Héctor Andreu | 6 Aug 2025 | 15.11
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Real Madrid would exchange Rodrygo for Saliba / BBC
Real Madrid would exchange Rodrygo for Saliba / BBC

The transfer market is entering its final stretch, and although Real Madrid has already made significant moves, they have not closed the door to new operations. The sports planning has been meticulous, with the additions of Franco Mastantuono, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Álvaro Carreras, and Dean Huijsen. However, the Bernabéu offices do not rule out one last major move before the deadline.

One of the possibilities currently being considered by the white leadership is the departure of Rodrygo Goes, a player who has lost prominence in Carlo Ancelotti's scheme, especially since the arrival of Endrick and the return of Kylian Mbappé into the spotlight. Although the Brazilian has been important in previous campaigns, the sports management does not consider him untouchable and would be open to an exchange that reinforces a priority position: defense.

Saliba is a top target for Real Madrid

The club's target is William Saliba, Arsenal's center-back, a player who has been liked for some time and fits the profile of a dominant, young, and promising center-back. Xabi Alonso, the next coach of the white team, has him among his preferences, although he is aware that his signing is not simple. Arsenal values him as a key player, and Mikel Arteta has reiterated several times that the player is happy in London and has no intention of moving.

Nevertheless, in Valdebebas, they believe that a direct exchange with Rodrygo could change the scenario. According to DefensaCentral, although there are no formal negotiations at the moment, Real Madrid would be willing to propose this swap, understanding that Saliba can offer defensive stability for many years. The possible arrival of the Frenchman would also allow ruling out the option of Ibrahima Konaté, another name that has been considered internally.

This hypothetical exchange would address two needs at once: getting rid of a player who is no longer a priority and strengthening a line where a present and future leader is needed. Convincing Arsenal will not be easy, but at Real Madrid, they know that the final weeks of the market are fertile ground for unexpected movements. Florentino Pérez and José Ángel Sánchez remain vigilant, aware that an opportunity can arise at any moment.

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