If there is one coach that knows a thing or two about defending it shouldn’t take too long before the name Diego Simeone emerges in discussions. The Argentine has given Arsenal tough memories in a Europa League semi-final of just how hard it is to score past his teams.
Therefore, when it is learned that the Rojiblancos are linked with a move for Arsenal’s young yet divisive centre-half William Saliba, it is quite the compliment. I use the term divisive purely because Mikel Arteta’s keenness to utilise the Frenchman is seemingly not on the same level of most Gunners supporters.
Since Arteta arrived, Saliba is yet to make his competitive debut for the club. He has spent the past 18 months on loan with Nice and Marseille in France and his future looks no clearer.
