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What is the story?
Arsenal are edging closer to completing the signing of William Saliba, as per a report from a French journalist, Mohamed Bouhafsi.
In case you didn't know...
Despite starting well last season across all competitions, the Gunners not only failed to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League but also faced a shambolic 4-1 defeat at the hands of their fellow Londoners Chelsea FC in the final of UEFA Europa League 2018-19.
Arsenal's defensive line has been criticized for all their unexpected results. Last season, Arsenal conceded 51 goals in the Premier League and only Manchester United in the top-nine has conceded more goals than the Gunners.
The 18-year-old centre-back had a fascinating 2018-19 season for AS Saint-Etienne in the French League. Despite having made only 16 starts in the Ligue 1 for the French side, his outstanding performances caught the eyes of several European heavyweights.
In the 2018-19 season, William Saliba won 63% tackles per match and averaged 86% passing accuracy. He also won 80 duels throughout his glittering campaign for Saint-Etienne.
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The heart of the matter
According to Mohamed Bouhafsi, Arsenal is on the brink of signing William Saliba. The deal is expected to cost Arsenal around €30million.
As per the same report, the player has agreed his personal terms with the Londoners, whilst both clubs are still discussing on transfer bonuses and add-ons.
What's next?
Meanwhile, the Gunners have been linked with Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney and Crystal Palace superstar forward Wilfred Zaha. However, Arsenal needs to sell a few players first to raise funds to make these transfers happen. The Gunners will play their first pre-season match against Colorado on 16th July at DSG Park and travel to Newcastle on 11 August to play their first game of the 2019/20 Premier League campaign.
