Arsenal have reportedly prepared a contract extension offer for William Saliba as they look to fend off significant transfer interest from Real Madrid.

Arsenal are 11 points behind Liverpool in the Premier League title race, with boss Mikel Arteta facing increasing scrutiny over his management of the Gunners this season

The Gunners are reportedly ready to offer the France international centre-back a huge salary hike and convince him to snub a move to Los Blancos in the summer transfer window

While it's fair to say it's not going to plan for Arsenal in attack at the moment, their defence has remained steadfast, conceding just five goals in their last eight games in all competitions - including four clean sheets.

Real Madrid are hoping to sign Arsenal defender William Saliba in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Real Madrid are already thinking about signing William Saliba from Arsenal, despite the Premier League club’s reticence to even consider a deal.