Atletico Madrid considering surprise January move for 21-year-old Arsenal centre-back

 


Atletico Madrid are reportedly keeping a close eye on William Saliba’s contract situation at Arsenal.

The 21-year-old is enjoying a breakthrough season under Mikel Arteta after spending three years on loan with Saint-Etienne, Nice and Marseille in his homeland.

Saliba has formed a consistent part of Arsenal’s backline, forming an effective partnership with Gabriel Magalhaes to propel the Gunners to the top of the Premier League table.

Saliba has started all 12 Premier League games for Arsenal so far this season, scoring twice and providing one assist, as well as making two Europa League appearances.

The Gunners are working to tie the France international down to a new contract as a matter of priority, with his current deal due to expire at the end of the season.

Arsenal do possess the option to extend Saliba’s stay for another 12 months until 2024, but numerous European clubs are thought to be monitoring developments closely.

According to Fichajes, Atletico Madrid are one of the teams waiting to pounce if Saliba decides to advance his career elsewhere, having tried and failed to sign him on two previous occasions.

The report claims that Diego Simeone’s side wanted to snap up the centre-back when he was still with Saint-Etienne and were also among the sides interested in signing him in the summer window just gone

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