Olympique Marseille have been dealt a boost in their efforts to sign Arsenal defender William Saliba, with French football's financial watchdog the DNCG approving their summer spending plan.
Saliba was one of Marseille's star performers last season after joining on loan from the Gunners, and helped Jorge Sampaoli's team qualify for the Champions League. L'OM have already wrapped up a permanent deal for fellow Arsenal loanee Matteo Guendouzi, and remain keen to add Saliba - who has since become a full French international - to their ranks.
A summer move won't be easy, with Arsenal still considering the 21-year-old to be in their plans and Mikel Arteta appearing keen to bring him back into the fold at the Emirates. However, one of the other big obstacles has now been removed.
