Soccer.London report that there’s confidence {that a} deal for William Saliba might be agreed, with Mikel Arteta eager to maintain the defender on the membership.
Talking final week, Arteta admitted there wasn’t a big replace to offer on the talks, however he believes it’s simply in regards to the timing of an extension now.
“We wish to maintain our greatest expertise. Particularly the gamers that deserve some recognition,” Arteta stated.
“I feel he has been unbelievable since he got here again from his mortgage interval and we wish to reward him, that’s for positive. We are going to discover the correct second to try this.
“Clearly Edu and the board are on prime of each negotiation concerning new contracts and now we’re doing every thing we probably can to try this in the correct second on the proper time.
“The communication and the connection is tremendous. It’s about timing, I feel. Nothing else.”
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Saliba’s significance has these days been felt via his absence, with Mikel Arteta having to scramble to adapt his Arsenal group following the centre-back’s damage.
Because it stands, Saliba’s deal expires in 2024, giving him only a 12 months left on his contract from this summer season.
The French worldwide has made 33 appearances for Arsenal since becoming a member of the membership, all of which had been this season.
With Gabriel Magalhaes extending his contract earlier within the season, Gabriel Martinelli following swimsuit, and speak of imminent bulletins for Bukayo Saka and Aaron Ramsdale as nicely, the followers will hope Saliba is subsequent on the checklist.