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 with the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Edu explains the options for William Saliba in January

Arsenal technical director Edu admits they still need to make a decision on William Saliba but insists the player has a big future.
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)

William Saliba hoping for January move within UK

William Saliba is hoping for a loan within the UK in January, to help speed up his adaptation process ahead of next season with Arsenal.
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)

Arteta expects a decision on Saliba’s future ‘soon’

Mikel Arteta says William Saliba is making great strides in his development with the club, ahead of a January decision on their next steps.
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)

2 Arsenal players suspended from games next season

William Saliba and Tim Akinola picked up red cards playing for the Arsenal u21s on Tuesday night, but the rules on suspensions are a little unusual in this case.
Gabriel Martinelli back in training with Arsenal (Photo via Twitter)

Martinelli, Sokratis & Saliba to play for u21s on Tuesday

Gabriel Martinelli, Sokratis Papastathopoulos and William Saliba will play for the Arsenal u21s against AFC Wimbledon in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday evening.
William Saliba with the Arsenal u23s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Saliba keen on France loan but could still stay if he gets games

William Saliba is keen to return to France in the January transfer window, but could still choose to stay at Arsenal if Mikel Arteta starts to give him games.
William Saliba with the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

William Saliba giving Mikel Arteta a headache with u23 performances

William Saliba is giving Mikel Arteta a real headache with his performances for the u23s and a decision will have to be made soon
Lyon's French forward Moussa Dembele (C) fights for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (L) and Saint-Etienne's French defender Mathieu Debuchy during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and AS Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on March 1, 2020 at the Groupama stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France. (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD / AFP)

William Saliba ‘welcome’ to come back to Saint Etienne

Mathieu Debuchy has said they would welcome William Saliba back to Saint Etienne as the youngster awaits his official Arsenal debut.
William Saliba with the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Saliba was desperate for Saint-Etienne loan this summer

William Saliba was desperate to complete a loan move back to Saint-Etienne over the summer, according to his former teammate Loic Perrin.
William Saliba with the Arsenal u23s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

AC Milan tried to buy William Saliba from Arsenal this summer

AC Milan wanted to sign William Saliba on a permanent deal over the summer, but Arsenal immediately rejected the request.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: William Saliba of Arsenal during the Arsenal training session ahead of the UEFA Europa League Group B stage match between Arsenal FC and Dundalk FC at London Colney on October 28, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Saint-Etienne hold advantage to sign Saliba on loan in January

Saint-Etienne have an advantage in the race to sign William Saliba on loan in January, but AC Milan are also interested, according to a report.
Calum Chambers with the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Saliba & Chambers help Arsenal u21s top EFL Trophy Group

Calum Chambers made his comeback from injury and William Saliba played 90 minutes as the Arsenal u21s topped their EFL Trophy group on Tuesday.
William Saliba with the Arsenal u23s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Arteta will review Saliba situation for potential January loan

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will review William Saliba's situation ahead of a potential loan move away from the club in January.
William Saliba with the Arsenal u23s (Photo via David Price on Twitter)

William Saliba plays for u23s ahead of Manchester United showdown

William Saliba appears to be progressing in Mikel Arteta's estimations, but he's likely to miss out on Sunday's squad after featuring for the u23s.
William Saliba on his friendly debut against MK Dons (Photo via David Price on Twitter)

William Saliba ready to play for Arsenal

William Saliba is ready to play for Arsenal as Mikel Arteta admits he regrets leaving the defender out of his squad
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: William Saliba of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on October 16, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arteta on why he left Saliba out – and why he regrets it

Ahead of the Arsenal match against Dundalk Mikel Arteta explained to the media why they left William Saliba out of the Europa League squad, and why he regrets it.
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 decide not to send William Saliba on loan

Arsenal will now keep William Saliba at the club for the next few months rather than sending him on loan, according to manager Mikel Arteta.
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.