Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has opened up on his 'tricky' relationship with William Saliba ahead of the huge clash against Liverpool on Sunday.
Saliba has been a standout performer for the Gunners and been key in helping them stay at the top of the Premier League table after eight games. The French defender has been compared to Liverpool superstar Virgil van Dijk due to his composed presence, physical stature and ability on the ball in defence.
The 21-year-old spent the last three seasons out on loan after arriving at the Emirates Stadium in a £27million deal from Ligue 1 outfit Saint Etienne, and is now showing his quality as a starting centre-back for Arsenal. The Gunners are keen to tie Saliba down to a new long-term contract with his current deal set to expire in 2024, as rival clubs begin to ramp up their interest in the talented defender.
