Mikel Arteta has addressed fears that William Saliba may not sign a new contract at Arsenal. Saliba is one of three key players who have their contracts up at the Emirates Stadium in the next 20 months, with Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli also nearing the end of their deals.
The Gunners will be keen to retain their key trio, who are among some of the brightest young talents in Europe. Saliba confirmed after the win over Tottenham Hotspur last weekend that he was in discussions over a new deal, telling the Evening Standard: "Yeah, we will see. They [Arsenal and my agent] talk a little bit."
Saka and Martinelli have been at Arsenal for a long time and have said said that they feel at home at Arsenal. Saka recently dropped a new contract hint by investing in an executive box at the Emirates Stadium, while Martinelli has previously commented on spending his entire career at the Gunners.
