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Saliba hopes to have an outside chance of going to the World Cup after and playing in both of France's friendlies against Ivory Coast and South Africa ...

Marseille president Pablo Longoria has announced his intentions to sign the young defender on a permanent basis in the summer, however. "We have to see our possibilities. Asked about Saliba following his call-up for France, Arteta said on Thursday: "We are really aware of what he’s doing, how he’s developing. "The exposure, minutes, responsibility and growth at his age is something we could not guarantee him this season. Marseille have looked into the possibility of making the loan move permanent, as a result, but Arsenal plan to utilise his services next term. "I want to play as a starter.

GARY NEVILLE has been brutally mocked by Jeff Stelling following his comments on Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.

Will William Saliba play for Arsenal? As he closes in on the end of his loan spell with Marseille, it's a question that bubbles up week after week.

That spell was enough to persuade Marseille to make their move and the Gunners didn’t stand in the way. “I want to play as a starter. You don’t play just because you cost €30million. I take it positively. They tell me to continue like this. “They send me messages. Underlining his progress, he last week became a fully-fledged France international.

Robert Pires has named four Arsenal stars he 'really likes' and revealed he still mentors 'quality' Bukayo Saka. Following a period of stagnation, ...

‘I’m in contact with him and we chat from time to time. The Arsenal ‘Invincible’ has been particularly impressed by Saka, Emile Smith Rowe, Gabriel Martinelli and Aaron Ramsdale, revealing he is in regular contact with Saka. Following a period of stagnation, Arsenal appear to be finding their groove under Mikel Arteta and are the favourites to finish in the top-four with ten Premier League games to play.

Arsenal had been criticised for their response following victory at Villa Park.

That’s the only thing we can control. Through the TV, we can suffer or enjoy, but there is not much we can do. for me it’s great.

Micah Richards believes Arsenal would have had a "perfect" January transfer window if they signed Dusan Vlahovic from Fiorentina.

Afterwards, if I enter the rotation as a substitute, it’s not like being in the U23s and never being in the squad.” I left on loan, I put the matches together, and I became an international. “I haven’t played much with the Gunners. The coach has made his choices, that’s life. What happened to me forged a tougher mind, it is not because you have cost €30m that you are playing. They tell me that we have to continue like this. “You should not forget, either, that Arteta has been brave.

Granit Xhaka has been a divisive figure at Arsenal in his nearly six years in North London, where he has made himself a crucial cog in midfield two and a ...

The two then embarked on very different career paths. Arsene Wenger went on a spending spree that summer, buying six players for around £100million in total, the club’s biggest ever window at the time. Loan spells followed his move, before eventually joining Huesca permanently. “Nobody is speaking about the performance of Rob Holding today. Only two of those six remain at the club. The 26-year-old is seen as one of the senior figures in the dressing room at the youngest team in the league, and with over 130 appearances and two FA Cups to his name, he is well admired by fans and team-mates alike.

All the latest Arsenal news as it happens in our dedicated transfer blog on Saturday including updates on Rashford, Nunez and Monday's game with Crystal ...

Former midfielder and captain Patrick Vieira has guided the Eagles to mid-table with an FA Cup semi-final on the horizon. Mikel Arteta has the huge task of trying to secure a Champions League place for next season, sitting in the driving seat with a three point gap and a game in hand over fifth-placed Tottenham. While everyone makes a return to action over the weekend, the Gunners have to wait until Monday to face Crystal Palace, which will be a tough match.

William Saliba has shown signs of maturity when discussing his Arsenal future which Mikel Arteta will be pleased with.

With Rob Holding’s future as a Gunner also uncertain, it will be important for Saliba to re-join for the squad depth, and not just his ability. At Marseille, Saliba has shown the maturity required to be a regular Premier League centre-back, playing more minutes than any other player aged 20 and under in Europe's top five leagues. However, as the season has progressed Saliba has started to take responsibility for his performances, and showing why he is ready to break into the Arsenal first team. He also has the highest carry progress in France's top division at 4256m. "I'm sure I can't just be on the bench at Arsenal and be happy. I would have liked for him to play me more."

Patrick Vieira will be looking to dent his former side's top-four ambitions at a ground where Arsenal have lost only once since 1979.

The Gunners are expected to be active yet again this summer with Mikel Arteta and Edu making changes to the Arsenal first team squad.

As a result Arsenal are on the lookout for a new number nine and have been linked to a whole host of names. football.london understands that Roma could reprise their interest in the Swiss international this summer, and if that turns out to be the case Arsenal will look to strengthen. With this in mind it's possible that William Saliba could finally enter into the Arsenal squad for next season. He will be providing back up to Ramsdale, but it's unlikely that Edu 's work is going to stop there. Afterwards, if I come into the rotation as a substitute, it's not like staying with the Under-23s and never being in the squad." Regardless of whether they make top four or not though, there is still so much more left to do.

Arsenal legend Paul Merson has responded to Manchester United hero Gary Neville's shock claim about Mikel Arteta's future.

‘I think they are in a cycle. ‘Mikel Arteta is a brilliant coach. ‘I really like Mikel Arteta,’ Neville said at a Sky Bet event.

Ralf Rangnick suggests Arsenal have 'drawn the right conclusions' regarding their transfer business despite their absence from the Champions League.

‘If you look at Arsenal, for example, they have not played in the Champions League for a couple of years and they’ve drawn the right conclusions at the club and this is possible.’ What kind of players do we really need for which kind of football? What do we stand for?

The Leicester City star could have been playing for Arsenal this season, but what he did vs Manchester United will have helped Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.

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The Liverpool forward will enter the final 12 months of his deal this summer and could force his current club into a major decision. Lacazette has led the line in north London since the Gabon star's departure. Barcelona are now hoping to take advantage of Lacazette's contract saga by adding the Frenchman for nothing.

The future is looking bright for Arsenal's academy as another rising star continues to impress at Hale End.

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Gary Neville suggested that Mikel Arteta has taken Arsenal as far he can with a top-four finish in sight, and Jeff Stelling took it as an opportunity to aim ...

Stelling, who joined Sky in 1994 as presenter for Soccer Saturday, announced his intention to step down from his post after 28 years in the role earlier this season. Neville may not have seen the funny side, but it left his pundits in the studio such as Morrison and Paul Merson unable to contain themselves. Without hesitation, Stelling picked up his phone and pretended to call the Man United legend, acting out a conversation between the two: “Hello Gary? Yeah. Where could he go? He wants a job that’s going to last longer than six months.” And the Manchester United legend turned pundit has made a complete U-turn on his views regarding the Gunners coach, suggesting he may have reached his ceiling with the north London club. Where can he go that’s bigger than Arsenal? Because Arsenal are a big football club.

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Arteta turned 40 last week and did so with the sound of “We’ve got Mik Arteta” ringing in his ears. Mesut was clearly a talented footballer. I mean, “Özil’s problem is that he had problems with everyone”, is just a politer version of the Raylan Givens quote, “if you run into an a**hole in the morning, they’re the a**hole, if you run into a**holes all day, you’re the a**hole”. The progress this season has been startling, apparently so startling that some are still regarding it as a bit of a confidence trick and unwilling to believe the evidence of their own eyes (hello, if you’re reading, uncle Stevie!). Arsenal have 10 Premier League games left to play and if we win eight of them, we will make a return to Champions League football that nobody – literally nobody – predicted at the beginning of the season. And still, the love that Rocky inspired in us all burns brightly, so bright that thinking about it too much is to risk collapsing in a puddle in front of my laptop.

Renato Sanches' statistics prove he will be an ideal signing for Arsenal despite the injury issues.

Arsenal have lacked a goalscoring midfielder from deep and Sanches would certainly fill that void if given the opportunity. The intrigue at a potential deal is also reciprocated as Arsenal are 'very interested' in signing the Lille midfielder, according to recent reports. Arsenal need this type of midfielder to play alongside Thomas Partey and Martin Odegaard, meaning Sanches would prove to be the perfect fit.

Arsenal can pursue a deal for Karim Adeyemi after the forward's proposed move to Borussia Dortmund has begun to stall.

Arsenal will be in desperate need of two new strikers in the summer transfer window, with both Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah's days looking increasingly numbered. His performances at the club level have been so impressive that he has already featured for the German national team on three occasions and scored one goal. The Gunners will need to sign at least one striker in the summer transfer window, with Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah set to depart.

Arsenal's William Saliba has warned Mikel Arteta he won't be happy sitting on the bench following his loan at Marseille as the Gunners are set for a £15m ...

And his transfer kitty could be boosted by the departures of two fringe players in Lucas Torreira and Konstantinos Mavropanos. That has led to the club being linked with highly-rated Benfica forward Darwin Nunez, who was in impressive form for his club as they lost to Braga on Friday The Gunners are widely expected to continue their overhaul of Mikel Arteta's squad when the summer transfer window opens despite laying out a record £150million last year.

William Saliba has admitted he was "hurt" not to play a single game for Arsenal in the first half of the 2020/21 season. Saliba is yet to play for the ...

Former Arsenal forward Takuma Asano was once called a mix of Eden Hazard and Theo Walcott but only now is the Japan international realising his potential.

"I think it was a difficult, tough, frustrating season looking back now. Asano himself was losing confidence. He enjoyed some success on the continent, helping Stuttgart win 2. All the while, he continued to struggle to secure a work permit, and his issues at club level perhaps unsurprisingly affected his international standing. "Very fast and capable of finding the space behind the defender, he is not only a goalscorer but also a chance-maker. “He has had an impressive start to his career in Japan and we look forward to him developing over the next couple of years.”

All of the latest Arsenal news on Sunday morning including updates on Robert Lewandowski, Philippe Coutinho and Gareth Bale.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman has suggested that the Gunners could potentially be contenders to sign Gareth Bale in the summer. But the easy thing for me was to get Phil Coutinho in an Aston Villa kit and get him to play well because he has huge talent.” The Gunners have been linked with a move for the striker as they aim to add to their forward options although it remains to be seen whether they are contenders for his services this time around.

Mikel Arteta saw three of his international stars stay home over the break when they otherwise would have been involved with their countries, as Aaron Ramsdale, ...

Bernd Leno (GK) – There is just no reason to rush Ramsdale, is there? Was he keeping his cards close to his chest and being cryptic, though? Patrick Vieira will be hoping to have his forward line at full strength with concerns over Michael Olise and Wilfried Zaha, two players he refused to rule out of action.

Barcelona-owned Aston Villa attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho is open to a move to Mikel Arteta's Arsenal in the summer transfer window.

The 29-year-old, who can also play as a winger, does not want to join Newcastle United, but he is reportedly open to a transfer to Arsenal if the Gunners make an offer. Mundo Deportivo have reported that Coutinho knows that he will have to take a pay-cut to make a permanent move to the Premier League. Barcelona-owned Aston Villa attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho is open to a move to Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal in the summer transfer window, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Arsenal have been heavily linked with Benfica forward Darwin Nunez over the last few weeks, so we simulated next season with the Uruguayan international at ...

The Gunners went on a decent run in the Europa League, but a 3-2 loss to Atletico Madrid on aggregate saw Arsenal eliminated in the semi finals. Brozovic and Nunez made the best XI with the latter starting as a lone striker, but fellow summer signing Guedes did not make the cut, along with Emile Smith-Rowe, who was limited to appearances in the 2022/23 season. In the cup competitions, Arsenal had a successful season, winning one trophy and coming agonisingly close to winning a second. This is what Arsenal's best XI looked like at the end of the 2022/23 season as predicted by Football Manager 2022: At the end of the 2022/23 season, Football Manager 2022 put together an overall best Arsenal XI, based on performances, statistics and other metrics. Despite becoming a regular in the Arsenal squad and making 50 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners, Nunez struggled to consistently find the net.

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal and Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool are interested in signing Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig in the summer transfer window.

Nkunku has scored 15 goals and given nine assists in those games. The France international midfielder has made 25 starts and two substitute appearances in the Bundesliga so far this season. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal and Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool are interested in signing Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig in the summer transfer window, according to ESPN.

The Ivorian has found game time hard to come by recently by Mikel Arteta has revealed what he needs to do to get back in to the Gunners starting XI.

But with time running out this season, the Ivorian has now been shown what he must do to ensure increased game time as the Gunners hunt down that final Champions League spot. The Brazilian hardly featured in the first three months of the season, but after being given a chance off the bench against Newcastle he scored a sensational goal and has been in the side ever since. The lack of time he is getting on the pitch has led many to speculate where the Ivorian may look to secure an exit from North London this summer.

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He appears to be back in full training and in contention to start Monday. If he’s fit he starts. * Tomiyasu appears to be closer to a return after this slow rehab the past few weeks. * Ramsdale missed the Aston Villa match and pulled out of the England camp to rehab this hip injury.

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Folarin Balogun continues to impress on loan in an attempt to convince Mikel Arteta he's ready for a regular Arsenal role.

I think he is doing all of that really well." "He needed a pathway, he needs that exposure. This is going to give us more detail about what is the next best move for him to keep developing, because he has developed and we want him to be part of our future.

Napoli are angry at rumoured Arsenal target Victor Osimhen, who is yet to return to the Serie A side following the end of the March international break.

After all, Osimhen has been sensational for the Serie A side since joining in 2020, and a move to a bigger club could well be on the cards if the striker is pulling episodes like this with Napoli, much to the amusement of Arsenal and Mikel Arteta, who could see this weekend’s news as an opening to sign the Nigerian. And now, the striker has failed to return to Italy following on from Nigeria’s elimination from the World Cup, an issue which does not bode well for Osimhen’s future at Napoli, with Arsenal said to be interested in the striker. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian giants are ‘furious’ at the 23-year-old attacker after Osimhen failed to return to Naples from Nigeria after the international break, with the forward’s antics causing a sense of irritation amongst his club teammates.

The Gunners travel to Selhurst Park on Monday evening, knowing a win is crucial to their Champions League qualification hopes.

"We have until Monday so he can have a couple of days of training with the team. We have to wait and see what will happen over the next couple of days." Palace's Michael Olise is also facing a race to get fit for the clash. And make sure that everyone is fine and look forward to the challenge that we have ahead." Now they have a really clear understanding about how they want to play, are playing better football and have confidence. It's going to be challenging for us but we're in a really good period as well." The Eagles currently sit in 12th and look mightily improved under new manager Patrick Vieira. With four draws in their last five meetings, it'd be illogical to go against the trend for Monday's clash. For some of them, it was their first international, so emotionally for them as well it's very draining. "The team [Palace], especially at home, is doing really well and the coaching staff are doing a great job and we know how it is to play in their stadium." While they don't have too much to compete for in the remaining games,  Vieira will be encouraging his side to break into the top 10 with a positive result on Monday evening. Nine goals and five assists in the Premier League this season shows the improvement to his end product, and after scoring vs Aston Villa in the last league fixture, he can add to that tally on Monday.

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And what news of their current Premier League campaign as they prepare to face Crystal Palace on Monday night? And the Gunners could be in a similar position when this summer's transfer business gets under way. Strikers will be top of the list, as Mikel Arteta could find himself without any at the club, with Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah set to follow Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang out of the exit door.

Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Nevertheless, the Gunners have stuck to the task at hand admirably with six wins from their last seven in the Premier League, and they have also triumphed in each of their last five away from home in the top flight - not since 2013 have they enjoyed a longer streak on the road in the competition. Furthermore, the goalless draw with Man City stretched their winless run at Selhurst Park in the Premier League to five games since overcoming Norwich City on December 28, and Arsenal have been nothing if not ruthless on rival turf since the turn of the year. Keeping three clean sheets on the bounce in all competitions is just what the doctor ordered before Palace try to quell Arsenal's youthful attacking forces, but for all of their resilience in recent weeks, a record of two wins from their last 10 Premier League matches is still underwhelming.

Manchester United's interest in Benfica striker Darwin Nunez is more advanced than Arsenal's at this stage, according to a report.

In the cases of Arsenal and Manchester United, it’s very likely only one of the two will make it – if Spurs don’t overtake them both. So the top-four race could end up defining which of the English candidates will remain in the running for Nunez. But one pivotal factor will be whether or not the three teams qualify for the Champions League. Nunez is keen to stay in the competition, so his decision will be influenced by which of the three qualify.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has told Football.London that Cedric Soares works hard in training at London Colney and has praised him.

When he needed to talk, talk on the pitch, don’t talk on the microphone because here is very easy to talk.” The Arsenal no. “He’s been patient, keeping quiet and working hard.

Mikel Arteta says Cedric deserves great credit for working his way back into the Portuguese national team and said his teammates at Arsenal can learn from ...

When he needed to talk, talk on the pitch, don’t talk on the microphone because here is very easy to talk.” “He’s been patient, keeping quiet and working hard. The 30-year-old made his debut for his country in 2014, won the European Championships in 2016 and continued to be a regular until 2018 when his form for Southampton dipped and he fell out of favour.