Mikel Arteta says that Arsenal are “doing every thing we probably can” to commit William Saliba to a brand new contract.
The 22-year-old has been in excellent kind for the Gunners after getting back from a mortgage spell at Marseille final summer time, however could have only a yr remaining on his Emirates Stadium contract as soon as the 2022/23 marketing campaign concludes.
90min beforehand revealed that Arsenal hope to agree phrases with Saliba and team-mate Bukayo Saka over new offers earlier than the gamers go on vacation this summer time, and that continues to be the case because the membership look to reward their high stars.
Saliba has been sidelined with a again harm for numerous weeks, with Arsenal’s grip on the Premier League title race loosening throughout his absence. Certainly, the Gunners went 4 video games with no win lately – that spell together with a 4-1 defeat to title challengers Manchester Metropolis – earlier than bouncing again with a cushty 3-1 win over London rivals Chelsea.
Whether or not or not Saliba is match sufficient to return this season stays to be seen, however Arteta admitted in his newest pre-match press convention that though there isn’t any progress to report on new contract talks, negotiations are ongoing and committing Saliba to the membership long-term stays a precedence.
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“We need to maintain our greatest expertise. Particularly the gamers that deserve some recognition,” the Spaniard stated. “I feel he has been unbelievable since he got here again from his mortgage interval and we need to reward him, that’s for positive. We’ll discover the appropriate second to try this.
“Clearly Edu and the board are on high of each negotiation concerning new contracts and now we’re doing every thing we probably can to try this in the appropriate second on the proper time.
“The communication and the connection is tremendous. It’s about timing, I feel. Nothing else.”
Arsenal’s bid to win a primary Premier League title in 19 years takes them to high-flying Newcastle subsequent, with the Magpies third within the desk and in blistering kind. Eddie Howe’s aspect famously ended Arteta’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League final season, successful an finish of season conflict 2-0 at St James’ Park to safe Tottenham’s place within the high 4.
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