There is a real possibility that William Saliba could leave Arsenal during the current transfer window, as negotiations for a new contract have been met with shocking wage demands from the defender.
Saliba has shown significant improvement over the past two seasons, impressing during his loan spells at Olympique Marseille and subsequently at Arsenal. His performances have garnered attention from clubs across Europe, making him a highly sought-after player.
While Arsenal is keen to retain Saliba and secure his long-term future at the club, the current situation is far from ideal. Although they have triggered an extension in his contract, the defender is set to become a free agent at the end of the upcoming season.
In an effort to prevent losing Saliba on a free transfer, Arsenal has engaged in talks with his representatives regarding a contract extension. However, negotiations have become complicated due to the player’s demands, which reportedly exceed what the club had anticipated offering.
As a result, The Sun has reported that Arsenal is now considering the possibility of selling Saliba this summer, rather than risking his departure as a free agent at the end of next season.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Saliba is a key player for us and we expect the defender to demand to be one of the highest-paid players at the club.
However, we must be careful not to offer too much too soon to him because there would be more contract renewals between him and the club.
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