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Paris saint-germain targets william saliba, faces steep arsenal demands

By nigerreport / July 7, 2026

This summer’s transfer window is heating up for Paris Saint-Germain. The capital club aims to bolster both its offensive and defensive lines. Parisian management reportedly has its sights set on William Saliba, currently representing the French national team in the 2026 World Cup. However, Arsenal is said to be demanding an exorbitant fee to part ways with their 25-year-old talent.

Paris Saint-Germain appears to be actively pursuing its transfer objectives. The capital club intends to refresh Luis Enrique’s squad and has identified several attacking prospects, including Maghnes Akliouche from AS Monaco, Yan Diomandé of RB Leipzig, and Eli Junior Kroupi from Bournemouth. Nevertheless, Parisian officials are also keen on strengthening the defensive sector for the Rouge-et-Bleu. With this goal in mind, the two-time European champions are reportedly monitoring William Saliba.

Arsenal reluctant to sell William Saliba to PSG

However, it appears Arsenal is not particularly inclined to part with William Saliba. Consequently, the Gunners would only consider a departure for the French international if presented with an « irresistible offer ». This places PSG in a position where they would need to make an extraordinary bid to secure the 25-year-old defender, who is currently competing with the French national team in the 2026 World Cup.

PSG explores alternative defensive targets

Furthermore, PSG is not the sole club interested in Saliba. William Saliba is also reportedly on the radar of FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Given Arsenal’s apparent reluctance to release a player entering his prime, PSG and other suitors for the former Olympique Marseille talent may need to explore alternative options to strengthen their central defense. Recently, reports suggest that the club has reignited interest in Karim Coulibaly from Werder Bremen. The situation continues to develop.

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