Liverpool would not change very much right now. Flying high in the league and in numerous cup competitions, its only complaint might be a slight off-the-field transfer distraction — and now Real Madrid might be ensuring that Arsenal suffers the same handicap.

Real Madrid will make a move for Arsenal centre-back William Saliba when the transfer window reopens in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Real Madrid view the signing of William Saliba as an ‘absolute priority’ this summer – but Arsenal have made a huge demand in response to the transfer speculation. Saliba has emerged as one of the best defenders in the Premier League over the past three seasons,