Talks between Arsenal and William Saliba's representatives regarding a new contract are progressing positively, football.london understands.
In less than four weeks Saliba will be into the final 12 months of his current deal at the Emirates Stadium, but both the player and club are keen to extend his stay, with talks regarding a new deal advancing football.london understands. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has made it no secret of his admiration for the French international, who was a huge miss during the final stretch of the 2022/23 campaign when he was sidelined due to a lower back injury.
"We are trying," Arteta told football.london in a press conference last month when discussing a potential new contract for the 22-year-old. "We are having conversations and we are trying to maintain the talent we have at the club as I said before.
