Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta watches during the Athletic Bilbao game (Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images)
Arsenal is reportedly in discussions over a new contract with William Saliba and is “confident” to agree to the deal.
The gunner doesn’t want to lose such a critical player, so you can sort this as quickly as possible.
Saliba’s current contract is expected to expire in 2027, but the source has recently been notified Catch off side Both him and Bukayosaka stay “100%”.
Football insider Pete O’Rourke appears to have heard equally positive things about the future of France International despite interest from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
The talk remains ongoing, and Arsenal fans hope this will soon lead to a more concrete and positive update.
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“Arsenal is in discussions over a long-term improved contract to try to keep him up and say they see him as a mainstay for the team going forward,” O’Rourke said.
“I think the Arsenal side has confidence that they can make a deal to extend their stay at the North London Club.
Saliba recently established himself as one of the incredible centre-backs in world football after signing an immense partnership alongside Gabriel Magalges at Emirates Stadium.
It’s easy to see why something like Real Madrid is interested, but for this Arsenal project it’s certainly important that they keep him.
There will be a lot of speculation about Saliba’s future at Arsenal until the New Deal is officially confirmed, but so far there seems to be no indication that there is anything particularly concerning Gooner.