There was a stage when William Saliba looked like he may never make a senior appearance ... Arsenal shot to the top of the table with Saliba and in no small part due to him. As Mikel Arteta has moved towards pragmatism, defence first, and solidifying ...

Many of Arsenal's star players are away on international duty at the moment and Mikel Arteta will be hoping they return unscathed ahead of a huge run of fixtures

Real Madrid have set their sights on a potential transfer for Arsenal's star centre-back William Saliba, following his impressive development at the Emirates Stadium, reports suggest. After gaining valuable experiences through loans at Saint-Etienne, Nice and Marseille, Saliba has emerged as a key defender under Mikel Arteta.

Arsenal legend Gilberto Silva has warned William Saliba the grass isn’t always greener amid speculation Real Madrid have made him a top transfer target ahead of next summer’s window. The 22-year-old has firmly established a reputation as one of Europe’s best central defenders on the back of his outstanding form for club and country over the course of the last two seasons.

Real Madrid have received a major blow in their pursuit of Arsenal mainstay William Saliba as he wants to continue in North London.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed the truth behind speculation surrounding William Saliba, with Real Madrid reported to be keen admirers of the Arsenal defender.

Former Arsenal striker Paul Merson reckons Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk would find it hard to get a start for the Gunners over William Saliba and Gabriel

Arsenal star William Saliba is considered one of the best defenders in the world, and as a result, Real Madrid are now eyeing the French international.

William Saliba has been linked with an exit from Arsenal to Real Madrid which has sparked a question of importance at the club