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.

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Video: Saliba denies Mbappe with fantastic last-man tackle

William Saliba caught the eye with a fantastic last-man tackle as Marseille kept a clean sheet in a draw with Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday.
William Saliba via Marseille

Arsenal won’t recall William Saliba in January

Arsenal are not going to recall William Saliba in January, and he'll remain with Marseille until the summer, according to a report.
Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Emirates Stadium Arsenal s Bukayo Saka is interviewed after the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday September 26, 2021. Copyright: Nick Potts

2 Arsenal players make Golden Boy final 20

Arsenal have two entrants on the Golden Boy shortlist for 2021, with the award now at the final-20 stage of the vote.
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William Saliba’s teammate questions why he’s not playing for Arsenal

Dimitri Payet says he doesn't understand why William Saliba hasn't played more for Arsenal, given his performances on loan so far.
Nuno Tavares training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

Tavares and Saliba receive international u21 call-ups

Nuno Tavares and William Saliba have been called up by their countries' u21 squads for the October international break.
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Arsenal trust William Saliba 100% for the future

Arsenal are really happy with William Saliba and recently informed them they trust him '100%' for the future, according to a report.
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

Guendouzi named captain but Marseille struggle in defeat

Matteo Guendouzi was named captain for Marseille on Sunday, though the game didn't exactly go as planned for the Arsenal loanee.
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William Saliba ‘wants to be playing for Arsenal’

William Saliba's fitness coach thinks the defender needs to be playing regularly and he'll want to do so at Arsenal next season.
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William Saliba named among L’Equipe’s ‘flops’ of the week

After one Arsenal loanee made L'Equipe's Team of the Week last week, the other was branded a flop for this weekend's performance.
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Sampaoli: Marseille were lucky to land Saliba on loan

Jorge Sampaoli thinks Marseille were lucky to pick up William Saliba on loan this season, marking him as a future great of French football.
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William Saliba’s passing continues to help him stand out

After his latest appearance for Marseille against Lokomotiv Moscow, William Saliba's stats in possession continue to stand out.
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.
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“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.
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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.
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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.
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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.