There have been strong links between Madrid and Saliba’s compatriot, Leny Yoro. Yoro, a teenager, may become the more affordable option as he approaches the final year of his contract with Lille.

In contrast, Saliba still has a significant amount of time left on his Arsenal deal, which suggests that the Gunners are not under pressure to sell him. However, Madrid has recently enlisted several of Saliba’s fellow French national team players, including Kylian Mbappe, making the possibility of a deal complex.

During his initial stint at Old Trafford, Lukaku scored 42 goals in 96 appearances for the Red Devils. Despite an opportunity to gain experience through a series of loans, it now appears that the young striker is facing a potential departure.

Biereth spent the previous season with Sturm Graz in Austria, where he contributed to securing an Austrian Bundesliga title and Cup double. His contract is approaching its final year, putting the Red Devils at risk of losing him for free next summer if they do not consider selling him now.