**Real Madrid**wants William Saliba for the Summer. With a 2-0 win over Manchester United on Wednesday, Arsenal kept their Premier League title hopes alive. Their victory put them seven points behind leaders Liverpool. Who dropped points in a 2-2 draw with Newcastle. The competition of course gets more and more intense. As the season comes to its halfway point. Every match feels like it’s a stage in the title race.
Arteta’s men are making their mark, becoming serious contenders. In the process, their recent run resembles the charge to the top spot. But they run the risk of derailed momentum. By injuries across the squad.
Missing from the Gunners side, as they are star players, is something to talk about. When it comes to Arsenal’s depth. The Gunners, meanwhile have to get through. The demanding holiday fixture. Schedule of points and slimmest for error in the margins.
Mikel Arteta has made Arsenal’s revival nothing short of remarkable. It is visible from the transformation: from competing for a top four spot to being title challengers. Liverpool have stuttered recently. But they currently sit second in the league. Chasing them.
Arsenal’s defensive stability and attacking flair haven’t represented a problem. But injuries are hurting their progress. Gabriel was missing for the Manchester United game, which showed how thin their squad depth is.
Liverpool’s struggles make things even more interesting. With the title race. But after their 0-0 draw against Newcastle. Gunners have a chance of hope. With that congested Christmas schedule coming, it’s relentless matches with no recovery time and
Real Madrid Want William Saliba
There’s no time to analyse matches. And Gunners must balance squad rotation and momentum. Arteta is left to rely on players. To step up in crucial moments. After injuries to key players like Takehiro Tomiyasu (and others).
However, the Gunners have been strong. Because Manchester United were inconsistent. They took advantage and got a comfortable win by using their reliable attacking duo to score.
William Saliba has impressed in central defence and his performances have caught the eye of top clubs worldwide. Helping to make Arsenal’s defence look solid. Besides, of course.
Arsenal’s season can get defined by. The January transfer window. However, William Saliba has been touted to follow Alexis Sanchez in leaving Gunners. Reports claim Real Madrid has an interest in the key player in Arsenal’s defensive line
But his contributions have been important. In their rise to become a title-challenging team. Saliba’s departure would be a massive blow. But Arsenal has made their stance clear. The Frenchman is not for sale. Like Gabriel, his rumoured price of around £83m has drawn interest. But the Gunners are unlikely to sell him mid-season.
Napoli want defender
Napoli is among those Jakub Kiwior. Their Polish defender has found it hard to displace. The rumour mill is due to his lack of regular playing time. Arsenal doesn’t have a habit of loaning out players in January. This means they may be more likely to sell Kiwior. Then Napoli if they choose.
Freeing up funds for reinforcements. In the case of a would-be sale. Perhaps especially so in the defending side.
To fight to the end for the Premier League title. Arsenal will find themselves with it once again trailing Cambridge on Monday. They must prioritise squad depth and fitness. The Christmas period will also test their resilience. But injuries have already taken their toll.
Experts think consistency matters most in this phase; it could decide the league. Arteta’s tactical tools and the team’s fighting spirit ensure Arsenal remains one of the favourites. But it’s a bumpy road ahead.
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Ahead of the January transfer window, Arsenal is gearing up to improve its squad. The club are looking to strengthen their defence. With Tomiyasu out long term and Gabriel prone to fitness concerns, reports suggest. Arsenal’s firm stand shows they are building for the future. Rather than selling big assets. Though Real Madrid still wants William Saliba and Gabriel.
Italian media is backing up Napoli’s hunt for of Kiwior and reports suggest a permanent move is on the cards. If that means it allows funds for signings. Arsenal appears open to it. Potential targets to strengthen the squad are revealed.
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