Ex-Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell has been waxing lyrical about the performances of William Saliba this season.
The Frenchman has established himself as a regular starter following his return from a loan spell with Marseille last summer and Campbell believes the 21-year-old is now easily worth nine figures:
“He’s only going to get better, like Saka, Odegaard, Ramsdale, you name them, they’re only going to get better. William Saliba is going to sign a new deal for Arsenal. That is for sure. Mikel Arteta cannot believe his luck. Think about it, he’s been on loan. He brings him in from Marseille and he’s got a £150-£200 million defender. Sign him, don’t mess around.”
As Campbell mentions, Saliba is currently in talks over extending his contract at the Emirates. The centre-back’s current deal expires next year and the Gunners have been locked in negotiations with the player to keep him for the long term.
It was reported last week that the club are closing in on an agreement with the France international, although there has been no official announcement at this stage.
No one will dispute the fact that Saliba’s displays this campaign warrant a new contract and, while he is likely to have plenty of other suitors, it is looking increasingly likely he will commit his future to Arsenal.