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.

ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 08, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Watford join Brentford with Arsenal in talks over Saliba Championship loan

Arsenal are in talks with Championship clubs over a loan for William Saliba this window, with Watford joining Brentford on the list.
William Saliba chanting with the crowd after the game (Photo via Saint-Etienne on Twitter)

Saint-Etienne confirm they couldn’t complete Saliba loan in time

Saint-Etienne released a statement on Tuesday to confirm that whilst they reached an agreement to loan William Saliba this season, it wasn't in time.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 04: Willian of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on October 04, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth - Pool/Getty Images)

How many deals did Arsenal agree in this transfer window?

The transfer window for the 20/21 season is in full swing so how many deals have Arsenal agreed so far? More than you'd think...

Saint-Etienne push for Saliba back on loan this season

Saint-Etienne are pushing to take William Saliba back on loan for the 2020/21 season, according to emerging reports in France.
William Saliba on his friendly debut against MK Dons (Photo via David Price on Twitter)

Fulham the most likely destination for Saliba on loan deal

Fulham is the most likely destination for William Saliba on loan, with time running out for the player to move to a club in Europe's top-tiers.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 08, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal in discussions as they offer William Saliba to Leeds United

William Saliba won't go to Rennes but he may still move on loan in the coming days with Fulham after him and Arsenal offering him to Leeds.
William Saliba after signing for Arsenal from St. Etienne (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal in talks with Rennes over William Saliba loan

Arsenal are reportedly in talks with Rennes about sending Wiliam Saliba back to France on loan as Mikel Arteta explains what's going on
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta (R) celebrates with Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz during the English FA Cup final football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium in London, on August 1, 2020. - Arsenal won the match 2-1. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP)

Arteta: Luiz is a role model for still-adapting Saliba

Mikel Arteta thinks David Luiz is the perfect person to have around for the likes of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes as they adapt.
William Saliba on his friendly debut against MK Dons (Photo via David Price on Twitter)

Saliba report vs Brighton u23s: Quality on show – but also some rustiness

William Saliba made his first competitive appearance for Arsenal on Friday, playing for the u23s against Brighton in the Premier League 2.
William Saliba on his friendly debut against MK Dons (Photo via David Price on Twitter)

William Saliba starts for Arsenal u23s in 2-2 draw vs Brighton

Mikel Arteta surprised everybody by starting Gabriel against Fulham and William Saliba won't feature against West Ham either.
William Saliba on his friendly debut against MK Dons (Photo via David Price on Twitter)

Saliba has a decision to make after France u20 call-up

William Saliba is in a difficult situation, once again, after a call-up from the France u20 team for their match against Paris FC on September 4th.
William Saliba on his friendly debut against MK Dons (Photo via David Price on Twitter)

4 Arsenal players who caught the eye in MK Dons friendly

Arsenal won their first pre-season friendly 4-1 against MK Dons on Tuesday, as they prepare for the weekend Community Shield match.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 13, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal announce Lewis, sign Akinola & receive Saliba warning

Arsenal have announced George Lewis, signed Tim Akinola, been given a warning about William Saliba expectations while Arsene Wenger wants another job
Raul Sanllehi, Mikel Arteta, Edu and Vinai Venkatesham (Photo via Arsenal)

How does Raul Sanllehi’s ‘finest hour’ at Arsenal look now?

Raul Sanllehi has gone from Arsenal, his departure announced on a Saturday at high noon, so how does the summer 2019 window, after which he was hailed as a transfer whizz, look now?
Dani Ceballos takes a corner in an Arsenal training session with William Saliba in the background (Photo via Stuart MacFarlane)

William Saliba joins full training with Arsenal squad

Arsenal fans spotted William Saliba in training pictures ahead of the FA Cup final, as the club's summer signing finally joins up with his new teammates.
William Saliba chanting with the crowd after the game (Photo via Saint-Etienne on Twitter)

Saliba returns to France to watch cup final and say farewell

William Saliba is back with Saint-Etienne for the Coupe de France final and a farewell to his teammates, before 'discovering another world' with Arsenal.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 13, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Saliba returns to London to start training at Arsenal

William Saliba is back training with Arsenal in London after his loan spell with Saint-Etienne, though he's doing individual sessions at the moment.
Bukayo Saka modelling the new Arsenal 2020/21 shirt (Photo via Arsenal.com)

William Saliba and Bukayo Saka get new shirt numbers

William Saliba and Bukayo Saka both got new shirt numbers on Thursday, after Arsenal released their 2020/21 Home Shirt.
William Saliba applauding the fans (Photo via Saliba on Instagram)

William Saliba says emotional goodbye to Saint-Etienne

William Saliba said an emotional goodbye to Saint-Etienne on Friday, as he prepares to leave the club and join up with Arsenal.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: William Saliba of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 13, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Puel rules William Saliba out of Coupe de France final

William Saliba won't play for Saint-Etienne in the Coupe de France final against Paris Saint-Germain later this month, according to head coach Claude Puel.
William Saliba against AS Monaco (Photo via Twitter)

Saint-Etienne sources claim Saliba will miss cup final

William Saliba won't play for Saint-Etienne in the Coupe de France final against Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.
Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba gestures during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on October 20, 2019, at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP / Getty Images)

Conflicting reports over Saliba Saint-Etienne loan situation

We still have no confirmation over whether William Saliba can play in the Coupe de France final for Saint-Etienne, with multiple conflicting reports in the media.
William Saliba applauding the fans (Photo via Saliba on Instagram)

Arsenal and Saint-Etienne fail to find agreement over Saliba

Arsenal and Saint-Etienne were unable to reach an agreement over William Saliba despite all parties seemingly wanting the teenager to play in the French cup final.

Arteta gives update on Saliba situation: Deadline is today

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal and Saint-Etienne are still searching for an agreement for William Saliba to play in the Coupe de France final.
William Saliba against AS Monaco (Photo via Twitter)

Arsenal & Saint-Etienne back in talks over Saliba cup final

Arsenal are back in talks with Saint-Etienne over William Saliba featuring in the Coupe de France final, but the Gunners are holding firm in their stance.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 13, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arteta excited to work with Saliba but urges calm

Mikel Arteta is looking forward to working with William Saliba, praising his attitude and mentality, but also urges patience in our expectations.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: William Saliba of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 13, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

William Saliba could still return to Saint-Etienne for cup final

There's still a chance William Saliba returns to Saint-Etienne for the Coupe de France final despite their falling out with Arsenal, according to reports.
William Saliba after signing for Arsenal from St. Etienne (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal confirm William Saliba will not play again for Saint-Etienne

Arsenal have confirmed that William Saliba will not play for Saint-Etienne despite it seeming like the two clubs might find an agreement to let him play in French cup final.
William Saliba back in training via ASSE

Arteta: Saliba needs to stay with Saint-Etienne for cup final

Arsenal have an agreement with Saint-Etienne for William Saliba to play in the Coupe de France final next month, according to Mikel Arteta.
William Saliba applauding the fans (Photo via Saliba on Instagram)

How much will Arsenal pay William Saliba per week?

Arsenal signed William Saliba last summer but he will arrive ahead of the new season as an actual new player and he isn't coming cheap.
William Saliba (Photo via Saint-Etienne on Twitter)

Puel still hoping to get Saliba back for one last match

William Saliba will return to Arsenal on June 30th as things stand, but Claude Puel and Saint-Etienne are still hoping to keep him for one last match.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: William Saliba of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 13, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

William Saliba can’t play this season due to Premier League agreement

William Saliba can't play for Arsenal this season due to a 'sporting integrity' agreement between the Premier League clubs.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Trae Coyle of Arsenal during the friendly match between Arsenal and Brentford at Emirates Stadium on June 10, 2020. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Coyle, Martinelli, Saka & Saliba make Golden Boy longlist

Trae Coyle, Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka and William Saliba are all on the latest longlist of Golden Boy nominees for 2020.
Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba gestures during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on October 20, 2019, at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP / Getty Images)

Arsenal could face legal battle over €2.5m Saliba clause

Arsenal could be set for a legal battle over a bonus clause in their contract with Saint-Etienne for the transfer of William Saliba, according to reports in France.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 13, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Puel backs Saliba to become nailed-on Arsenal starter

Saint-Etienne boss Claude Puel thinks William Saliba is the right player for Arsenal, and he can quickly make himself a starter at the club.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 13, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Saliba will return to Arsenal but can’t play this season

William Saliba will now return to Arsenal after the cancellation of Ligue 1, but he can't play for Arsenal this season, according to reports.
Marseille's Argentinian forward Dario Benedetto (L) vies for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (R) during the French L1 football match between Saint-Etienne (ASSE) and Marseille (OM) on February 5, 2020, at the Geoffroy Guichard Stadium in Saint-Etienne, central France. (Photo by JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK / AFP)

Saliba has unique and encouraging foul record this season

William Saliba didn't commit a single foul from an attempted tackle in Ligue 1 this season, giving him a unique record among Europe's top five leagues.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: William Saliba of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 13, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

French media: Saliba can’t play for Arsenal this season

William Saliba can't play for Arsenal this season but could train with his new teammates after the cancellation of Ligue 1, according to reports in France.
William Saliba chanting with the crowd after the game (Photo via Saint-Etienne on Twitter)

What Arsenal should do with each loanee this summer

It's now just a couple of months until the end of the season, so this week I thought I'd have an early look at what Arsenal should do with each of their loanees this summer.
William Saliba with Saint-Etienne against Bordeaux (Photo via Asse.fr)

Saliba helps Saint-Etienne to Ligue 1 draw vs Bordeaux

After reaching the Coupe de France final in midweek, William Saliba and Saint-Etienne faced Bordeaux back in Ligue 1 at the weekend.