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Arsenal 22yo does not want loan move to Marseille

Nuno Tavares has no interest in leaving Arsenal to join Marseille despite the French side's keenness to sign him.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Nuno Tavares of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on November 07, 2021. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / Getty Images)

La Liga side join the race to sign Arsenal 22yo

Real Sociedad have joined the race to sign Nuno Tavares alongside Marseille, with Arsenal interest in Oleksandr Zinchenko making an exit more likely.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Nuno Tavares of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on November 07, 2021. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / Getty Images)

Marseille director travels to London to bid for Arsenal 22yo

Marseille sporting director Pablo Longoria has been in London in recent days to try and secure a loan move for Arsenal's Nuno Tavares.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Nuno Tavares of Arsenal arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor on September 18, 2021 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Marseille make Arsenal player their summer priority

Marseille are prioritising the loan transfer of Nuno Tavares from Arsenal this summer, according to reports in France.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Nuno Tavares of Arsenal during the Pre Season Friendly between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on August 1, 2021. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Nuno Tavares departure depends on Arsenal incomings

Though Marseille and Atalanta are showing interest in a loan for Nuno Tavares, the defender is likely to remain unless Arsenal make a signing first.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba (C) runs with the ball during the French L1 football match between Olympique Marseille (OM) and Lyon (OL) at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France, on May 1, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba situation partly to blame for manager’s resignation

Jorge Sampaoli has resigned as Marseille manager, with William Saliba's situation reportedly partly to blame for the decision.
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi waves to the crowd at the end of the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Arsenal at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on November 9, 2019. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

What really happened between Mikel Arteta and Matteo Guendouzi?

When Mikel Arteta arrived at Arsenal, Matteo Guendouzi was valued at £45m and was a regular first team starter, but a handful of games later, he was out of the squad altogether, so what happened between Mikel Arteta and Matteo Guendouzi?
Marseille's French defender William Saliba reacts after missing a goal opportunity during the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-final second leg football match between Feyenoord and Olympique de Marseille (OM) Feyenoord stadium de Kuip in Rotterdam,on April 28, 2022. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)

Update on William Saliba contract as immediate future decided

William Saliba's contract talks are going positively, and the player will stay with Arsenal this season, according to a report.
France's defender William Saliba passes the ball 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)

Marseille plan €25-30m move for Arsenal player

Marseille are planning a €25-30m move to sign William Saliba this summer, though Arsenal remain uninterested in a sale.
William Saliba with the UNFP Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

Marseille contact Arsenal over William Saliba transfer

Marseille are still looking to sign William Saliba on a permanent deal from Arsenal, but the Gunners aren't interested right now.
Marseille's French defender Boubacar Kamara (C) celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Marseille's French defender Matteo Guendouzi (R) and Marseille's French defender William Saliba (L) during the French L1 football match between Olympique de Marseille (OM) and FC Lorient at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France on October 17, 2021. (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP)

Guendouzi: I will try to push Saliba to stay with Marseille, it’s in his...

Matteo Guendouzi is set to join Marseille on a permanent deal this summer and he believes William Saliba will be joining him.
New Olympique de Marseille (OM) French L1 football club's player, Bosnian defender Sead Kolasinac speaks during his official presentation on January 20, 2022 in Marseille, southern France. (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP) (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Marseille want rid of former Arsenal man 6 months after signing him

Marseille manager Jorge Sampaoli wants rid of Sead Kolasinac just six months after signing him on a free when Arsenal released him.
William Saliba with the UNFP Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

Arsenal or Marseille: Saliba gives key update on his future

William Saliba says he still wants the chance to impress at Arsenal, insisting he's returning to the Gunners this summer.
Montpellier's English forward Stephy Mavididi (L) fights for the ball with Rennes' French midfielder Jonas Martin (R) during the French L1 football match between Stade Rennais Football Club and Montpellier Herault SC, at The Roazhon Park Stadium in Rennes, north-western France on November 20, 2021. (Photo by JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP via Getty Images)

4 Premier League clubs chase Arsenal academy graduate

Four Premier League clubs and Marseille are in the mix for former Arsenal academy striker Stephy Mavididi this summer, according to a report.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba reacts after missing a goal opportunity during the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-final second leg football match between Feyenoord and Olympique de Marseille (OM) Feyenoord stadium de Kuip in Rotterdam,on April 28, 2022. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal plan Saliba extension as Arteta calls him ‘the future’

Arsenal are planning to keep William Saliba and extend his contract this summer as Mikel Arteta calls him the 'future' of the club.
Marseille's Spanish defender Pol Lirola (L) and Marseille's French defender William Saliba react during the French L1 football match between Olympique Marseille (OM) and Olympique Lyonnais at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France, on May 1, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

French media make William Saliba transfer fee claim

Marseille can't afford William Saliba's asking price this summer, according to reports, and the player appeared to say farewell on Sunday.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba (L) delivers a speech after receiving the best hope player trophy from French former player Djibril Cisse on May 15, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s William Saliba shares thoughts on his future

William Saliba wants to return to Olympique de Marseille next season, according to reports and quotes from the player this week.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba (C) runs with the ball during the French L1 football match between Olympique Marseille (OM) and Lyon (OL) at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France, on May 1, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Saliba’s Marseille loan comes to abrupt end after suspension

William Saliba has played the final game of his loan spell with Marseille, as he'll be suspended when they take on Strasbourg.
Marseille's Spanish defender Pol Lirola (L) and Marseille's French defender William Saliba react during the French L1 football match between Olympique Marseille (OM) and Olympique Lyonnais at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France, on May 1, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal plan to keep Saliba despite Marseille transfer desire

Marseille manager Jorge Sampaoli has confirmed he wants William Saliba back next season, but Arsenal are now planning for him to be part of their squad.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba looks on during the UEFA Europa Conference League match between Basel and Marseille (OM) at the St. Jakob-Park Stadium in Basel, northern Switzerland, on March 17, 2022. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Marseille don’t have ‘means’ to keep William Saliba

A journalist in France believes that Marseille do not 'have the means to keep' William Saliba despite wanting to very much.
France's defender William Saliba passes the ball 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)

Marseille begin attempt to re-sign William Saliba

Marseille president Pablo Longoria has begun his attempt to keep William Saliba with the club next season, for another loan.

Atletico Madrid enquire over Arsenal 21yo

Atletico Madrid are one of the clubs to enquire over a summer move for William Saliba, according to a report from France.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba looks on during the UEFA Europa Conference League match between Basel and Marseille (OM) at the St. Jakob-Park Stadium in Basel, northern Switzerland, on March 17, 2022. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

William Saliba admits he could leave Arsenal this summer

William Saliba says there's a chance he could sign for Marseille on a permanent basis in the summer but he doesn't know what will happen yet.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba looks on during the UEFA Europa Conference League match between Basel and Marseille (OM) at the St. Jakob-Park Stadium in Basel, northern Switzerland, on March 17, 2022. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Arsenal make William Saliba decision

William Saliba will return to Arsenal this summer to fight for a place in Mikel Arteta's squad despite Marseille's interest in keeping the 21-year-old.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba (C) and teammates celebrate at the end of the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Marseille on January 7, 2022. (Photo by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Clubs in 3 major leagues on alert for Saliba transfer

William Saliba has suitors in France, Spain, and England if he chooses to leave Arsenal this summer, according to a report.
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Saliba set to make France debut amid praise from Spurs captain

William Saliba looks set to make his international debut for France on Friday night, amid praise from international teammate and club rival Hugo Lloris.
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Saliba confirms plan for Arsenal-Marseille talks

William Saliba says Arsenal and Marseille will hold talks over his future in late May and early June, and he's not against staying with Marseille.
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William Saliba confirms plan for the summer

William Saliba is critical of his own recent performances, and he confirms plans to discuss his long-term future this summer.
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Saliba makes decision on his future ahead of key summer

William Saliba would prefer to prove himself in the Premier League with Arsenal than join Marseille permanently, according to a report.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba (C) and teammates celebrate at the end of the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Marseille on January 7, 2022. (Photo by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Marseille plan William Saliba transfer talks

Marseille want to keep William Saliba and are planning to hold talks with him over another move in the near future.
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Marseille chief keen to sign ‘one of the best’ William Saliba

Marseille president Pablo Longoria has suggested the club will at least try to sign William Saliba permanently, but it's not up to them.
Referee Irfan Peljto and Marseille s Matteo Guendouzi speak during the Europa League soccer match between Lokomotiv Moscow and Olympique de Marseille, in Moscow, Russia. Ramil Sitdikov / Sputnik Russia Soccer Europa League Lokomotiv - Marseille

Matteo Guendouzi purchase clause triggered: Signs 3-year deal with Marseille

Matteo Guendouzi will automatically sign for Marseille at the end of the season, according to club president Pablo Longoria.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba (C) and teammates celebrate at the end of the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Marseille on January 7, 2022. (Photo by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Extension or sale: Arsenal set to be decisive with William Saliba

William Saliba could be in line for an Arsenal contract extension this summer, but the French media suggest there's also a chance he could leave.
Marseille's Bosnian defender Sead Kolasinac gestures during the French L1 football match between Olympique Marseille (OM) and SCO Angers at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France, on February 4, 2022. (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP) (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Arsenal man struggling at new club

Matteo Guendouzi and Williams Saliba might be having a grand time at Marseille but the same cannot be said for Sead Kolasinac who has played just 78 minutes amid claims he is struggling to adapt to Marseille's style of play.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba (C) and teammates celebrate at the end of the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Marseille on January 7, 2022. (Photo by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal loanee wins Player of the Month – Arsenal 1st team next season?

William Saliba has won Marseille's first Player of the Month award of the new year, as his strong loan spell in France continues.
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3 top clubs show interest in William Saliba

Real Madrid, Inter Milan, and AC Milan are all interested in William Saliba, but Arsenal are more likely to keep him this summer, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Round-of-16 match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on October 26, 2021. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

2 Ligue 1 clubs wanted Pepe in January – could return in summer

Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe was the subject of interest from a couple of Ligue 1 clubs in January, and they could return for him in the summer.
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William Saliba decides against permanent Marseille move

William Saliba is open to joining Marseille on a permanent deal in the summer, as long as they qualify for the Champions League first.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

6 European clubs interested in Aubameyang but there’s a catch

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is unlikely to accept a transfer to Saudi Arabia, even though that's where the strongest bids for him are coming from.
Lokomotiv Moscow v Olympique de Marseille: Group E - UEFA Europa League. Matteo Guendouzi of Marseille looks on during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Lokomotiv Moscow and Olympique de Marseille on September 16, 2021. Copyright: Mike Kireev

Marseille boss assesses Matteo Guendouzi’s attitude

Despite the questions around Matteo Guendouzi's attitude in the past, his current manager at Marseille insists he's a mature person.