Jamie Carragher agrees with Ian Wright on Arsenal’s potential loss of a crucial player

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Jamie Carragher claims that unless Arsenal begins winning trophies under Mikel Arteta, they run the risk of losing William Saliba to Real Madrid.

Jamie Carragher and Ian Wright have expressed their concerns about Arsenal’s potential loss of a key player, William Saliba. Both Carragher and Wright believe that the club’s inability to secure major trophies could lead to Saliba seeking opportunities elsewhere, particularly with European giants like Real Madrid showing interest.

Jamie Carragher, a former Liverpool defender, highlighted the parallels between Arsenal’s current situation and his own experiences at Liverpool. He pointed out that when a club fails to win significant titles, top players often become targets for bigger clubs. Carragher mentioned that Saliba, who has been a standout performer in the Premier League and twice named in the PFA Team of the Year, looks like a perfect fit for Real Madrid.

Carragher emphasized that Arsenal’s lack of major silverware, with only two Community Shield wins in recent years, could make it difficult to retain top talents like Saliba. He warned that if Arsenal doesn’t start winning trophies soon, they might face a situation similar to Liverpool’s past, where key players like Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano left for more successful clubs.

Ian Wright, an Arsenal legend, echoed Carragher’s sentiments and added his own concerns about the club’s transfer strategy. Wright criticized Arsenal’s failure to strengthen their squad during the transfer windows, especially given the injury crises they have faced. He argued that the lack of ambition in the transfer market could lead to key players, including Saliba, questioning their futures at the club.

Wright also pointed out that Arsenal’s recent struggles in the Premier League, where they have finished runners-up to Manchester City in the last two seasons, have only added to the pressure on the club. He stressed that the Gunners need a massive summer transfer window to demonstrate their ambition and retain their top talents

As Arsenal continues to compete in the Premier League and Champions League, the club’s management faces a critical challenge. They must not only aim for immediate success but also build a squad capable of competing for major titles in the long term. The concerns raised by Carragher and Wright serve as a stark reminder that without significant improvements, Arsenal risks losing key players like William Saliba to more successful clubs.

The upcoming transfer windows will be crucial for Arsenal as they strive to retain their top talents and re-establish themselves as a dominant force in English and European football.