Gunners boss Mikel Arteta ‘concerned’ as Arsenal ‘may be forced’ into getting £83 million transfer deal done

There has been some reports in the media today which have claimed that Mikel Arteta is growing increasingly worried that ARSENAL may be forced into letting Real Madrid linked William Saliba depart the club at the end of the season.

The Frenchman has established himself as a key player and regular under manager Mikel Arteta over the last two campaigns, playing a crucial role in their last two campaigns as they finished second behind Manchester City in the Premier League table.

He is one of the big reasons why Arsenal have been so defensively good over the past few seasons, and his partnership with Gabriel is arguably one of the very best in the Premier League and maybe even the Champions League.

There was some speculation that both Real Madrid and PSG were keen on trying to sign the Frenchman in the summer window, but Arsenal do not want him to leave, and the player himself has no desire to depart the Emirates right now.

His commanding performances at the back have made him one of the most sought-after young defenders in Europe and as Real looks to bolster their squad for the future, Saliba appears to be at the top of their wish list, according to reports from Fichajes

Now – according to French outlet Le10Sport, more concerns could be brewing for Arteta and Arsenal fans regarding the future of William Saliba, as Sources suggest that Saliba is “not indifferent” to the idea of joining the Spanish giants, especially after hearing of their interest.

Amid all the speculation Antonio Rudiger has suggested he wants his current club to raid Arsenal and try to sign William Saliba: “To have Saliba would be great and if he continues to do what he does…” the former Chelsea star said on The Inside Scoop.

“I don’t scare nobody (Arsenal fans) but at the end of the day, it is clear, if he does what he does…”

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We are sure that Madrid will try and tempt ARSENAL into selling Saliba one day and the defender may even be interested in making that move to La Liga – but for now – he is happy and is not leaving the club.

But if Madrid are looking for a long-term replacement for Rudiger – there is not many better out there that Saliba that is for sure.

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