Former Athletic Bilbao sporting director, Rafael Alkorta, has urged Real Madrid to avoid sign Arsenal's William Saliba next summer transfer window instead

Former Athletic Bilbao sporting director Rafael Alkorta has urged Real Madrid to avoid signing a centre-back in January.

Arsenal have long been associated with Kylian Mbappe as the global superstar has naturally been linked with a switch to the Emirates Stadium. As his contract at PSG ran down, there were some hopes that the Gunners may splash the cash to land the winger on a surprise deal – though he went on to join Real Madrid as many expected.

Arsenal centre-back William Saliba is not indifferent to Real Madrid’s interest in signing him, according to French outlet Le10Sport. The La Liga club has yet to contact his representatives having planned to sign him next summer, but the season-ending injury Eder Militao picked up at the weekend could change all that.

Real Madrid’s injury crisis in the defensive department has sparked a search for reinforcements in the January transfer window.While names like Aymeric Laporte and Castello Lukeba have been

A Real Madrid was forced to retire after failing to recover from a torn cruciate ligament injury in his right knee.

Real Madrid have been hit by a number of ACL injuries of late, with a stark reminder of just how serious the problem can be provided as one of their number has been forced to retire early from football following complications to surgery.