William Saliba
Carragher compares Saliba to Van Dijk despite Arsenal “misjudgement”
Jamie Carragher has paid William Saliba the huge compliment by comparing him to Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk. The France international has had a transformative effect on Mikel Arteta’s team since being given the chance at the club since signing for Arsenal three years ago. Saliba has been forced to bide his time since his £27m […]
Ferdinand explains what impressed him most about William Saliba in Tottenham win
Rio Ferdinand lavished William Saliba with praise after Arsenal thrashed Tottenham to gain north London bragging rights after a 3-1 win. Second half goals from Gabriel Jesus and Granit Xhaka proved decisive, but it was the commanding display of the 21-year-old that caught Ferdinand’s eye. Tyrell Malacia reveals Ten Hag warning after punch in face […]
William Gallas reveals big ‘problem’ for William Saliba at Arsenal
William Gallas says William Saliba has a ‘problem’ at Arsenal because he has no senior defender to learn from. Saliba has been one of Arsenal’s outstanding performers this campaign after returning from his successful loan spell at Marseille. Having quickly cemented his position in Mikel Arteta’s team, the 21-year-old is now pushing for a place […]
Arteta told Arsenal outcast William Saliba ‘is up there with Thiago Silva’
William Saliba ‘will walk into the Arsenal team’ and is as tough to face as Chelsea centre-back Thiago Silva, according to Montpellier forward Stephy Mavididi. The 20-year-old has failed to play a first-team game for Arsenal since his £27million move from Saint-Etienne in July 2019. After failing to convince Mikel Arteta, Saliba was allowed to […]
William Saliba attacks Mikel Arteta again in new interview
William Saliba has suggested that he was written off too quickly by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and believes the Spanish coach judged him ‘on two-and-a-half games’. The 19-year-old defender moved to the Emirates in a £27 million deal from Saint-Etienne but after making the move last summer, he failed to make a first-team appearance under […]
William Saliba reveals frustration with Arteta & opens up on Arsenal future
William Saliba has revealed his frustration at failing to get a chance to impress at Arsenal and hinted he will assess his future at the end of his loan spell with French Ligue 1 side Nice. Much was expected of the player after his return to Arsenal in the summer window after he spent the […]
Arteta confirms Saliba is ‘fed up’ at Arsenal & will let him leave
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta says he is “fed up” with the ongoing situation regarding the club’s defender William Saliba. And he has now confirmed they will attempt to send the youngster out on loan again in the January window after failing to do so in the summer window. Saliba signed for the Gunners from […]
William Saliba ‘fed up’ with Arsenal situation & wants January exit
William Saliba is unhappy with his situation at the Emirates and wants to leave Arsenal in the January window, according to reports in France. The 19-year-old defender was signed in a £27m deal from Saint-Etienne but after joining the London side in the summer he is yet to make his competitive debut. Arsenal were willing […]
William Saliba set for Arsenal exit amid Rennes talks
Rennes have made a late approach to Arsenal defender William Saliba on a loan deal, according to reports. Saliba, who was signed in a £28m deal from Saint-Etienne, began training with the gunners in July but has not yet made his first-team debut for the club. The defender was left out of Arsenal’s Carabao Cup […]
Arteta makes Willian and William Saliba promise to Arsenal supporters
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has hinted Willian and William Saliba are destined for central starting roles in his new-look team this campaign. The Brazil international, Willian left Chelsea for the gunners earlier this month after seven trophy-laden years at Stamford Bridge. Saliba, meanwhile, was signed one year ago from Ligue 1 team Saint-Etienne but […]