Real Madrid have problems in defence — and the club want to fix those by signing a centre-back this summer. Carlo Ancelotti’s side have been short of options in that position over the past two seasons due to injuries and a lack of signings.

Real Madrid are plotting a move for Paris Saint-Germain left-back Nuno Mendes, whose performances in the Champions League this season have been superb.

Real Madrid need to sign a new centre-back as Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba are nearing the end of their careers. The report claims Florentino Perez has ‘fallen in love with’ Saliba and the Spanish giants is ‘going for this signing’ with Arsenal ‘trembling’.