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.

William Saliba in an interview with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Confirmed: William Saliba out of West Ham game

Saliba ruled out for West Ham clash, Arteta confirms; Nketiah returns to training after 41-day absence due to ankle injury, boosting Arsenal's title push.
France's defender William Saliba attends a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on December 2, 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament.(Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba, back injuries & the complexities of recovery time estimation

Saliba's mid-March back injury from Europa League match vs Sporting remains a concern, as Arsenal haven't provided a recovery timeline. What's going on?
Arsenal season ticket prices, Arsenal box office LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Fans purchase tickets from the box office prior to the FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on November 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Inflated ticket prices for Arsenal’s final match reach £10,000

Arsenal fans face inflated ticket prices for the final match of the season, as the club warns against scams and deals with fixture changes.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal in action during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match at the Etihad Stadium on January 27, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Eddie Nketiah & William Saliba injury updates

Eddie Nketiah has returned to full training with Arsenal ahead of their Premier League clash against West Ham after 41 days on the sidelines with an ankle injury but William Saliba is still a doubt.
LISBON, PORTUGAL - MARCH 09: William Saliba of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg one match between Sporting CP and Arsenal FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on March 09, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)

William Saliba injury update ahead of Liverpool game

William Saliba's fitness ahead of this weekend's match against Liverpool remains uncertain due to his ongoing back injury but it seems unlikely he will feature.
Arsenal's French defender William Saliba celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League last 16 first leg football match between Sporting CP and Arsenal at Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on March 9, 2023. (Photo by FILIPE AMORIM/AFP via Getty Images)

What Arsenal are doing to get William Saliba fit

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is hopeful that French international William Saliba will return from his back injury soon
Arsenal's French defender William Saliba (top) fouls Brentford's English striker Ivan Toney during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 11, 2023.

Injury latest on William Saliba as he’s ruled out of Leeds clash

William Saliba will miss Arsenal's clash with Leeds due to a back injury, and his fitness status after that remains in the balance.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: William Saliba of Arsenal leaves the pitch after picking up an injury during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg two match between Arsenal FC and Sporting CP at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

William Saliba injury update for Leeds United clash

William Saliba is still a doubt for Arsenal's match against Leeds United this weekend, with the Gunners cautious about risking an injury flare-up.
Martin Odegaard of Norway during the FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Gibraltar and Norway on March 24, 2021, in Gibraltar. Photo: Vegard Wivestad Grott / BILDBYRAN

Arsenal players on international duty: Results in full

With 15 Arsenal players called up for international duty in March, we break down their schedules and highlight key matches for fans to watch.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on March 01, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka to become Arsenal’s top earner, Saliba nears extension

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka is poised to become the club's highest-paid player, with William Saliba also close to extending his contract.
France's defender William Saliba attends a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on December 2, 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament.(Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Saliba’s injury opens door for Todibo in French team

Following William Saliba's injury, Jean-Clair Todibo could be called up for the French national team as they prepare for Euro-2024 qualifiers. The recent injury to...
Arsenal's French defender William Saliba (top) fouls Brentford's English striker Ivan Toney during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 11, 2023.

Latest injury updates on Tomiyasu & Saliba after Palace clash

Mikel Arteta gave new updates on Takehiro Tomiyasu and William Saliba injury situations after Arsenal's game against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
LONDON, ENGLAND: William Saliba of Arsenal leaves the pitch after picking up an injury during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg two match between Arsenal FC and Sporting CP at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2023. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

William Saliba out of Crystal Palace clash

William Saliba was being assessed ahead of Arsenal's game against Crystal Palace and he sadly failed a fitness test meaning he misses the game.
LONDON, ENGLAND: William Saliba of Arsenal leaves the pitch after picking up an injury during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg two match between Arsenal FC and Sporting CP at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2023. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal injury updates on Tomiyasu and Saliba

Mikel Arteta discusses the injury concerns of Takehiro Tomiyasu and William Saliba after Arsenal's Europa League exit against Sporting CP.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal attempts to cross the ball whilst under pressure from Kenny Tete of Fulham during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Arsenal FC at Craven Cottage on March 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

3 Arsenal players make Premier League Team of the Week

Three Arsenal players made the WhoScored Premier League Team of the Week after the Gunners' 3-0 win over Fulham on Sunday.
Arsenal's French defender William Saliba celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League last 16 first leg football match between Sporting CP and Arsenal at Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on March 9, 2023. (Photo by FILIPE AMORIM/AFP via Getty Images)

Saliba hails major positive from Arsenal’s Sporting draw

William Saliba believes Arsenal's latest 2-2 draw with Sporting CP shows the Gunners never give up and can always come back to get a result.
Arsenal's French defender William Saliba (R) and Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka (L) celebrate their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on December 31, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba’s agent in London amid contract update

William Saliba's agent was in London ahead of Arsenal's match against Bournemouth this weekend, as contract negotiations continue.
LONDON, ENGLAND: William Saliba of Arsenal celebrates after the team's victory during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 15, 2023. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

William Saliba contract renewal now Arsenal priority

Negotiations between Arsenal and William Saliba over a new deal are ongoing, with the centre-back's extension the club's next priority.
LONDON, ENGLAND: William Saliba of Arsenal celebrates after the team's victory during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 15, 2023. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

PSG contact William Saliba’s reps

PSG reportedly contacted William Saliba's people to sound him out about a move to Paris in January.
France's defender William Saliba attends a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on December 2, 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Saliba shares what Arteta told them after Everton defeat

William Saliba has shared what Mikel Arteta said to them after the defeat to Everton, and vowed to bounce back against Brentford.
Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka poses upon arrival to attend the 2022 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on October 17, 2022. (Photo by Alain JOCARD / AFP) (Photo by ALAIN JOCARD/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal receive London Football Awards nominations in 6 categories

Arsenal have received nominations in six different categories ahead of the London Football Awards for 2023, with the ceremony to take place in March.
Arsenal's French defender William Saliba (R) and Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka (L) celebrate their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on December 31, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Talks progressing positively on 2 more Arsenal contract extensions

After Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal are working on new contracts for William Saliba and Bukayo Saka, with talks progressing positively.
Arsenal's French defender William Saliba (R) and Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka (L) celebrate their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on December 31, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal now optimistic of contract extension for key starter

Both Arsenal and William Saliba are very optimistic about a contract extension, with further talks to take place this week.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: William Saliba celebrates after Gabriel of Arsenal (not pictured) scored their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on November 06, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Agent schedules contract talks with Arsenal next week

Arsenal will step up contract extension talks with William Saliba's representatives next week, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on May 22, 2022. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

3 Arsenal players at risk of suspension against Manchester United

Three Arsenal players will be at risk of a yellow-card suspension when they play against Manchester United at the weekend.
LONDON, ENGLAND: William Saliba of Arsenal celebrates after the team's victory during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 15, 2023. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

“I am so happy here”: Arsenal star gives contract update

William Saliba has insisted he's happy at Arsenal, and he and his agent are in talks over a potential contract extension with the club.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: William Saliba of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Arsenal FC at Brentford Community Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Arsenal activate 1-year contract option in 21yo’s deal

Arsenal have reportedly activated the option in William Saliba's contract to extend it to 2024, as talks continue over a new long-term deal.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: William Saliba of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal FC at Molineux on November 12, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Saliba training, 3 out injured, 1 doubt: Arsenal team news vs West Ham

Mikel Arteta had good and bad news in his squad update ahead of Arsenal's first Premier League game back against West Ham United.
William Saliba (2nd from left) greets supporters at the Hotel de Crillon, a day after the Qatar 2022 World Cup final match against Argentina, at the Place de la Concorde in central Paris on December 19, 2022. (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba travels to Paris after World Cup exit

William Saliba travelled with the France squad to receive a welcome from the fans in Paris, following their World Cup finish as runners-up.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal looks on before taking a penalty during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 09, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal to hold contract talks with 3 players

Arsenal are set to hold further talks with Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, and Gabriel Martinelli over new contracts, according to a report.
France's defender William Saliba attends a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on December 2, 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Blow to William Saliba’s World Cup final chances

Ibrahima Konate and Raphael Varane have rejoined the France squad in training, further reducing William Saliba's chances of involvement in the World Cup final.
France's defender Raphael Varane (L) leaves the field to be replaced by France's defender William Saliba (C) during the friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southern France, on March 25, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba could get World Cup final chance after 3rd illness in his position

An illness sweeping through the France camp ahead of the World Cup final could give William Saliba an outside chance of minutes in the fixture.
France's defender William Saliba attends a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on December 2, 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

‘Saliba lied to Marseille’ claims French report

A report from Sport in France claims that William Saliba 'lied' to Marseille, leading them to believe they had a chance of signing him when he only ever wanted to return to Arsenal.
England's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between England and Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on November 21, 2022. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal contracts: 5 to renew, 3 to expire

Arsenal are trying to tie down a number of players to new deals, but some of the players they are not offering contracts to is quite telling.
PARIS, FRANCE: William Saliba of France runs with the ball during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 1 match between France and Austria on September 22, 2022. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)

William Saliba set for 1st World Cup start

William Saliba is set to make his first start of France's World Cup campaign against Tunisia on Wednesday, according to a report from France.
Brazil's forward Gabriel Martinelli (R) runs with the ball during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G football match between Brazil and Serbia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on November 24, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

3 Arsenal players make most-valuable World Cup u21 team

Arsenal have three players in Transfermarkt's most-valuable under-21 team at the World Cup.
France's defender Raphael Varane (L) leaves the field to be replaced by France's defender William Saliba (C) during the friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southern France, on March 25, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba’s World Cup start hopes dashed

William Saliba is now unlikely to start France's opening World Cup fixture against Australia on Tuesday, with the return of Raphael Varane to fitness.
PARIS, FRANCE: William Saliba of France runs with the ball during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 1 match between France and Austria on September 22, 2022. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)

France injury issues may hand William Saliba World Cup starting chance

William Saliba's chances of starting in France's opening fixtures at the World Cup have seemingly received a boost with the continued absence of Raphael Varane.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Mikel Arteta speaks to William Saliba of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 09, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

2 more Arsenal players feature in Premier League Team of the Season so far

Alan Shearer has named a couple of Arsenal players in his Premier League Team of the Season so far, as well as picking Mikel Arteta as manager.
DUESSELDORF, GERMANY: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Japan runs with the ball during the international friendly match between Japan and the United States at Merkur Spiel-Arena on September 23, 2022. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Which shirt numbers will Arsenal’s World Cup internationals wear?

Following the final World Cup call-ups on Monday, Arsenal's internationals have learned their shirt numbers for the tournament.