Real Madrid remain firm admirers of Arsenal defender William Saliba and the Premier League club face an important few weeks and months which will decide their future at centre-back

Andrea Berta has responded to Real Madrid’s attempts to unsettle William Saliba by earmarking him as a priority transfer target. The Arsenal transfer chief is facing a monumental summer during which he will be expected to oversee a largescale rebuilding project as well as tie the club’s key players to new long-term deals.

Having worked at Atletico Madrid, Andrea Berta is aware of how Real Madrid operate. Now at Arsenal, the sporting director has recognised Los Blancos’ tactics in their pursuit of William Saliba