Tag: William Saliba

William Saliba is an Arsenal defender.

The French defender arrived at Arsenal in 2019 from Saint-Étienne. Saliba was born on March 24, 2001.

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during The Mind Series between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur stadium, London, England on 08th August 2021. Copyright: Action Foto Sport

3 Arsenal players make Golden Boy final 40 shortlist

Arsenal still have three entrants on the Golden Boy shortlist for 2021, with the award now at the final-40 stage of the vote.
West Bromwich Albion v Millwall - Sky Bet Championship - The Hawthorns Millwall s Daniel Ballard celebrates scoring his side s first goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship match at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich. Picture date: Saturday September 11, 2021. Copyright: David Davies

Arsenal loanee scores again as 8 get minutes in

Arsenal currently have 17 players out on loan and eight of them were in action this weekend.
Valentin Rongier Olympique de Marseille - William Saliba Olympique de Marseille - Alvaro Gonzalez Olympique de Marseille FOOTBALL : Olympique de Marseille vs AS Saint Etienne - Ligue 1 Uber Eats - Marseille - 28/08/2021 NorbertScanella/PanoramiC

“Supreme defensively” Saliba stars as Guendouzi scores for Marseille

As Arsenal were getting humiliated against Manchester City, William Saliba and Matteo Guendouzi were in France preparing to star once again for Marseille.
Bukayo Saka with his Star of the Match award after his performance for England at Euro 2020 (Photo via Saka on Twitter)

Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba on Golden Boy list

Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba have all been named on the Golden Boy long-list.
Matteo Guendouzi's red neck after clashes with the OGC Nice fans (Photo via GFFN on Twitter)

Video: Saliba & Guendouzi involved as fans and players fight after pitch invasion

Arsenal loanees William Saliba and Matteo Guendouzi were both on the pitch as OGC Nice fans invaded during their match against Marseille on Sunday.
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William Saliba pushed for Marseille move against Arsenal’s wishes

William Saliba has confirmed that he was the one who pushed for a loan to Marseille with Arsenal wanting him to stay in the Premier League.
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Marseille president holds press conference with William Saliba

Marseille have held a press conference to 'present' William Saliba, despite it being a loan deal, saying they will speak to Arsenal later in the season about signing him.

Why Arsenal fans should be excited about Ben White and sad about Saliba

Arsenal announced Ben White on Friday and we explain what Arsenal be getting for their £50m and why Arsenal fans should be very excited indeed.
Ben White holding the number four shirt alongside Mikel Arteta and Edu Gaspar (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Ben White handed number 4 shirt at Arsenal

Ben White has been handed the number four shirt at Arsenal, filling the gap left by the loan departure of William Saliba this season.
William Saliba arriving in Marseille (Photo via Mode55489648 on Twitter)

Official: Arsenal ship William Saliba out again

William Saliba has signed for Marseille on a season-long loan with no option to buy.
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William Saliba pictured in Marseille ahead of loan move

William Saliba has arrived in Marseille to complete his loan move from Arsenal, with a medical planned for later today.
William Saliba OGC Nice - Khephren Thuram OGC Nice FOOTBALL : Lyon vs OGC Nice - Ligue 1 Uber Eats - Lyon - 23/05/2021 NorbertScanella/PanoramiC

Arsenal close to concluding Saliba loan to Marseille

Arsenal are close to concluding a loan deal to send William Saliba to Marseille for the season, according to a report from France.
William Saliba playing for OGC Nice against Paris Saint-Germain on 13th February 2021 (Photo via FEP / Panoramic)

Details of William Saliba’s agent meeting with Arsenal emerge

Arsenal have made it clear to William Saliba's agent that they're still counting on him long-term, but he's expected to go on loan this summer.
Gabriel Martinelli with Brazil (Photo via Martinelli on Twitter)

Gabriel Martinelli learns his squad number for the Olympics

The squad numbers for the Tokyo Olympics have been confirmed, with the event kicking off in just over a fortnight now.
WILLIAM SALIBA, OGC Nice, Ligue 1, Olympique Lyonnais vs Nizza 2-3, Lyon LIGUE 1 2020-21 OLYMPIQUE LYONNAIS-NIZZA 2-3

L’Equipe cause William Saliba confusion over purchase option clause

L'Equipe report that Arsenal have agreed to a purchase option for William Saliba in his loan agreement but it's not clear if that's true.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal confronts Neal Maupay of Brighton and Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on June 20, 2020 in Brighton, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal agree deal for Matteo Guendouzi after Saliba arrangement

Arsenal have agreed a deal to loan Matteo Guendouzi to Marseille with the clubs finally finding something that works for everybody.
William Saliba with the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

William Saliba picks Marseille over Newcastle with Ben White’s arrival a factor

William Saliba is on the verge of joining Marseille on loan for the season as his Arsenal career fails to fire once again.
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND: William Saliba of Arsenal in action during the Papa John's Trophy Second Round match between AFC Wimbledon and Arsenal U21 at Plough Lane on December 08, 2020. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Saliba rejects Rennes over how they treated him last summer

William Saliba has plenty of options on the table, but one move he won't be making is to Rennes, after they messed him around last summer.
William Saliba in training with OGC Nice (Photo via Nice on Twitter)

7+ clubs want William Saliba as Arsenal mislead about his chances

Arsenal might say they will give William Saliba a chance in pre-season but there are at least seven clubs that want to take him and actually use him.
William Saliba playing for OGC Nice against Paris Saint-Germain on 13th February 2021 (Photo via FEP / Panoramic)

Another blow to Saliba’s Arsenal chances after pre-season development

Arsenal remain insistent that William Saliba will get a chance with the club in pre-season, but the likelihood of a loan move is growing.
William Saliba in training with OGC Nice (Photo via Nice on Twitter)

William Saliba goes blonde

William Saliba is the second Arsenal player to let the sun go to his head this summer as he opts to dye his hair blonde.
William Saliba looks on during the French L1 football match between Nice and Bordeaux at the "Allianz Riviera" stadium in Nice, on January 17, 2021. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)

3 clubs want William Saliba including Newcastle United

Marseille are keen to get their hands on William Saliba but face competition from Nice and Newcastle United.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Brighton and Hove Albion - Premier League - Molineux Stadium Wolverhampton Wanderers Ruben Neves warms up before the Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton. Picture date: Sunday May 9, 2021. Copyright: Naomi Baker

Arsenal latest: Onana offer, Buendia, Neves, Aubameyang, youth contracts, more

It can be hard to keep up with everything that's going on so here is a round up of the main Arsenal news and talking points from the last seven days.
William Saliba of OGC Nice vs Stade de Reims - Ligue 1 Uber Eats - Nice - 11/04/2021. Norbert Scanella / PanoramiC

William Saliba makes Team of the Season shortlist

William Saliba is on the shortlist for Ligue 1's fan Team of the Season award, with the voting currently underway.
Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion - Premier League - Emirates Stadium during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday May 9, 2021. Copyright: Richard Heathcote

1 Arsenal surgery, 2 awards, 2 new coaches, Napoli friendly & 14 transfer rumours

As football came to a close last weekend, actual news has been light on the ground, but here is a roundup of the top Arsenal news and gossip stories this week.
William Saliba kicks the ball for OGC Nice against Lens on 23/01/2021. (Photo by Federico Pestellini / Panoramic)

Marseille want to sign William Saliba on loan

As well as Matteo Guendouzi, Olympique de Marseille also want to convince William Saliba to join them on loan next season, according to a report.
William Saliba playing for OGC Nice against Paris Saint-Germain on 13th February 2021 (Photo via FEP / Panoramic)

Arsenal make stance on William Saliba very clear

Contrary to certain rumours in the last day or so, William Saliba won't be leaving Arsenal and isn't for sale this summer.
William Saliba in training with OGC Nice (Photo via Nice on Twitter)

William Saliba eyed by Bayer Leverkusen as makeweight for Tapsoba

Bayer Leverkusen would like to sign William Saliba this summer with his future under Mikel Arteta still not assured and Arsenal linked with Bayer Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba.
William Saliba scores for OGC Nice - Lyon vs OGC Nice - Ligue 1 Uber Eats - Lyon - 23/05/2021 Photo: NorbertScanella / PanoramiC

French media provide update on William Saliba’s future

Arsenal are expected to give William Saliba a chance in their first team following his successful loan to OGC Nice, according to reports in France.
William Saliba and Khephren Thuram of OGC Nice - Lyon vs OGC Nice - Ligue 1 Uber Eats - Lyon - 23/05/2021 Photo: NorbertScanella / PanoramiC

Video: William Saliba scores his 1st senior goal

William Saliba scored the first goal of his OGC Nice loan spell and his first in senior football this weekend, a match-winning goal against Lyon.
William Saliba in training with OGC Nice (Photo via Nice on Twitter)

Mikel Arteta lays out plan for William Saliba

Mikel Arteta says William Saliba is 'our player' and they'll soon take a decision on his role next season after getting the run of games he needed.
William Saliba of OGC Nice vs Stade de Reims - Ligue 1 Uber Eats - Nice - 11/04/2021. Norbert Scanella / PanoramiC

Arsenal make decision on William Saliba

William Saliba will be part of the Arsenal squad during pre-season and the start of the 2021/22 campaign, according to a report.
William Saliba playing for OGC Nice (Photo via Football.London)

William Saliba to get Arsenal chance

William Saliba will get the chance to win his place in Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side in pre-season this summer, according to a report.
Nice's French defender William Saliba looks on during the French L1 football match between Nice and Bordeaux at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, on January 17, 2021. (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba handed one-month suspended ban

William Saliba has been handed a one-month suspended ban for his role in a leaked explicit video from when he was 16 years old.
Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz (L) reacts during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on July 21, 2020. (Photo by Rui Vieira / POOL / AFP)

Unlikely Arsenal will renew David Luiz’s contract this summer

According to a report in the press, Arsenal will not be extending David Luiz's contract when his current deal expires this summer.
Nice's French defender William Saliba looks on during the French L1 football match between Nice and Bordeaux at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, on January 17, 2021. (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba to get Arsenal chance as he continues to impress

Arsenal will give William Saliba a chance to stake a claim in the Arsenal team and the player is doing all he can to impress before he returns.
William Saliba of OGC Nice vs Stade de Reims - Ligue 1 Uber Eats - Nice - 11/04/2021. Norbert Scanella / PanoramiC

Arsenal’s loanee William Saliba wins another MOTM award

William Saliba won OGC Nice's Man of the Match award for his most recent performance against Stade de Reims this weekend.
PRESTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Jordi Osei-Tutu challenges Sean Maguire of Preston North End during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Cardiff City at Deepdale on October 18, 2020. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Arsenal loan watch: 9 feature, 4 return from injuries

Nine Arsenal loanees made appearances over the weekend, with four players returning from injuries to make their clubs' squads.
William Saliba in training with OGC Nice (Photo via Nice on Twitter)

Bacary Sagna ‘not surprised’ by Arsenal’s treatment of William Saliba

Bacary Sagna isn't surprised with William Saliba's slow integration into the Arsenal squad, and he insists the loan to OGC Nice is not a bad thing.
William Saliba playing for OGC Nice against Paris Saint-Germain on 13th February 2021 (Photo via FEP / Panoramic)

William Saliba tests positive for Covid – will miss Marseille clash

William Saliba has tested positive for Covid-19 and will have to isolate for the next 10 days, according to reports in France.