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.

Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz (L) and Leeds United's English striker Patrick Bamford compete during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 14, 2021. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP)

David Luiz and William Saliba rank top-2 for tackling stat

David Luiz and William Saliba are the top-two outfield players in Europe's top leagues for minutes played without being dribbled past.
William Saliba playing for OGC Nice against Paris Saint-Germain on 13th February 2021 (Photo via FEP / Panoramic)

William Saliba sends message to Arsenal with OGC Nice displays

William Saliba put in another strong individual performance on his loan spell as OGC Nice beat Nimes Olympique on Wednesday night.
William Saliba playing for OGC Nice against Paris Saint-Germain on 13th February 2021 (Photo via FEP / Panoramic)

Bizarre: William Saliba blocked from playing for Nice vs Marseille

William Saliba can't play for OGC Nice against Marseille on Wednesday night, because of when the fixture was initially scheduled to take place.
William Saliba playing for OGC Nice against Paris Saint-Germain on 13th February 2021 (Photo via FEP / Panoramic)

William Saliba impresses against PSG

William Saliba caught the eye with his performance for OGC Nice against PSG on Saturday, despite defeat to the reigning Ligue 1 champions.
Arsenal transfer team: Mikel Arteta-Vinai-Edu People responsible for Arsenal's transfer window

3 players Arsenal should have signed in January

There were 3 players Arsenal should have signed in January and the fact that they didn't might just cost them this season
Nice's French defender 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 via Getty Images)

William Saliba opens up about Mikel Arteta plus Arsenal news roundup

All the Arsenal news and gossip we could find from around the internet, rounded up so you don't have to waste time searching
William Saliba in training with OGC Nice (Photo via Nice on Twitter)

William Saliba confirms Arsenal tried to recall him

Arsenal tried to recall William Saliba from Saint-Etienne in January 2020, according to the player himself.
William Saliba kicks the ball for OGC Nice against Lens on 23/01/2021. (Photo by Federico Pestellini / Panoramic)

William Saliba wins Player of the Month award with Nice

William Saliba has been voted OGC Nice's Player of the Month for January, making a strong start to his loan spell back in France.
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)

Saliba, Mavropanos, Kolasinac: Midweek Arsenal loan watch

Five Arsenal loanees featured in midweek but none of them had very much luck with their respective teams.
Arsenal deals: Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (L) gets instructions from Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (R) as he comes on as a substitute during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 30, 2021. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / POOL / AFP)

4 in, 12 out, 3 renewals: Arsenal deals completed in January 2021

The January transfer window has now closed, so let's have a look at all the deals Arsenal completed.
William Saliba celebrates OGC Nice's win against Lens on 23/01/2021. (Photo by Federico Pestellini / Panoramic)

William Saliba praised by French media

William Saliba helped OGC Nice keep the first clean sheet of his loan spell with an encouraging performance on Saturday away to Lens.
Nice's French defender William Saliba (L) is challenged by Metz's French forward Thierry Ambrose during the French L1 football match between Football Club de Metz and OGC Nice at the Saint-Symphorien Stadium in Longeville-Les-Metz, eastern France on January 9, 2021. (Photo by JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN/AFP via Getty Images)

MOTM: Exiled William Saliba wins award in his 2nd appearance

William Saliba was voted OGC Nice's Man of the Match in his second game for the club on Saturday, a 1-1 draw with FC Metz.
Brest's French forward Franck Honorat (R) fights for the ball with Nice's French forward William Saliba during during the French L1 football match between Brest and OGC Nice at The Francis Le Ble Stadium, in Brest, western France, on January 6, 2021. (Photo by FRED TANNEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Saliba’s loan debut for OGC Nice proves one thing for sure

William Saliba made his loan debut for OGC Nice on Wednesday night, putting in a solid performance in a poor team display.
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 admits he wasn’t ready physically for Arsenal pre-season

William Saliba admits he wasn't quite at the right level physically during his pre-season friendly matches at Arsenal, which may have counted against him.
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)

6 months or 18? Journalists clarifies Arsenal loan agreement

Sources close to William Saliba are denying reports in the French media that there's a strong possibility he'll extend his loan with OGC Nice.
William Saliba with the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

No fee: Arsenal loan details emerge as Edu confirms player’s future

William Saliba will reportedly undergo a medical today (Monday) ahead of a move to Nice for the remainder of the season.
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)

Arsenal defender decision expected soon but player and club want different things

A decision on William Saliba's future is expected soon, with Arsenal and the player himself pushing for different options in January.
William Saliba with the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

French defender’s agent travels to London for Arsenal meeting

William Saliba's agent, Djibril Niang, is in London for a scheduled meeting with Arsenal officials on his client's future, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Gabriel after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on September 19, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton - Pool/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s most expensive defenders compared to Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool made Virgil van Dijk the most expensive defender in history, so how do Arsenal's most expensive defenders compare?
William Saliba with the Arsenal u23s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

William Saliba’s Arsenal future subject to conflicting reports

The French and English media are in disagreement over exactly what William Saliba wants to happen in January, as the transfer window edges closer.
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.