Newcastle United have expressed its interest in Arsenal defender William Saliba, as per French media outlet L’Equipe.
The French mediahouse claims that the Gunners centre-back is in high demand with a host of clubs across Europe chasing his signature.
Apart from the Magpies, Atletico Madrid, Leicester City and Napoli are all keen on the French international as per the report.
Meanwhile, French Ligue 1 outfit Olympique de Marseille also want to keep the young defender on loan for another season, as per L’Equipe.
Arsenal signed Saliba from Ligue 1 side AS Saint-Etienne back in 2019 on a transfer fee around £27 million.
The defender, however, is yet to make his debut for the Gunners and has spent time away from the club on loan at three different clubs in his homeland
He spent the 2019-20 season on loan at his boyhood club Saint-Etienne as per the clause of the transfer deal with the north London club.
Saliba was retained by the Gunners the following season but failed to make a single appearance during the first half of the campaign.
The second half of the 2020-21 season saw the central defender loaned to Ligue 1 side Nice.
He was once again shipped out on loan in 2021-22, this time to Marseille, and it has been a remarkable season for the 21-year-old.
Saliba was almost ever-present in Jorge Sampaoli's side as they finished runners-up in Ligue 1, albeit the gap between PSG and them was 15 points.
L’Equipe reports that the north London club wants to keep Saliba and hand him a new, improved long-term deal. However, Newcastle United are looking to test Arsenal's resolve as per the report.
Newcastle United need to look elsewhere as Saliba is expected to be a key part of Arsenal's plans
William Saliba is regarded as one of the finest talents of his age and position. The fact that he is already capped twice for France despite not making his Arsenal debut yet speaks volumes regarding his potential.
Didier Deschamps has named the 21-year-old in his squad for the UEFA Nations League ahead of players like Ibrahima Konate and Dayot Upamecano.
Arsenal must keep Saliba next season and integrate him into the first-team if they don't want to lose such a gifted player.
Newcastle United have a lot of ambition as well as the financial muscle to match it but it would be wise for them to look for alternatives to Saliba.
Natanya_Barrett
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Newcastle were actually competing for the PL title with Manchester United back in 1996. But even back then, there were few, if any, Newcastle fans outside Tyneside. If you look at this guy's profile and username, you can see he's from Bangladesh. I refuse to believe there was a Bangladeshi Newcastle fan all the way back in 1996😂🤣 My assumption is after Newcastle were taken over by the Saudi consortium earlier this season, he changed his AF badge/flag from one of Argentina, Barcelona or PSG (since he is evidently a Messi fan) to Newcastle and then did a bit of research on the club using google. When he found out Newcastle were title contenders in 1996, he decided to pretend that he started supporting Newcastle in that year just so he doesn't make himself look like a plastıc Newcastle fan even though everyone knows he is. This doofus was probably a new Manchester City fan 10 years ago, that is if he was even a football fan at the time. Gloryhunters is what we call people like him bro
always appreciate your replies that really sums him up indeed lol I read his comment so many times and still couldn't get what he was trying to prove or who he's trying to fool I bet he doesn't even know Newcastle was a merged club and still is england's 9th most successful club lol
Gunners4ever❤
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yes alot of them nowadays talking bs😂😂 without the Arabs taking over majority of them wouldn't even know who newcastle was
That reply below was for you👇
Gunners4ever❤
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Arsenal fans are crying as their dream was broken by us in the last match 😆
Newcastle were actually competing for the PL title with Manchester United back in 1996. But even back then, there were few, if any, Newcastle fans outside Tyneside. If you look at this guy's profile and username, you can see he's from Bangladesh. I refuse to believe there was a Bangladeshi Newcastle fan all the way back in 1996😂🤣 My assumption is after Newcastle were taken over by the Saudi consortium earlier this season, he changed his AF badge/flag from one of Argentina, Barcelona or PSG (since he is evidently a Messi fan) to Newcastle and then did a bit of research on the club using google. When he found out Newcastle were title contenders in 1996, he decided to pretend that he started supporting Newcastle in that year just so he doesn't make himself look like a plastıc Newcastle fan even though everyone knows he is. This doofus was probably a new Manchester City fan 10 years ago, that is if he was even a football fan at the time. Gloryhunters is what we call people like him bro
Natanya_Barrett
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as you said u don't know what I was talking about I got your knowledge on football little brad😆😂 Grow up kid.
lol ok football Einstein since you know everything try improving on your communication skills then maybe your comment won't come across as ambiguous and irrelevant
donbilmrsy
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come and carry him 🤣
voselmnosu
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Arsenal will be playing in Europe this term because they are number 5 so being beaten by Newcastle who is in the middle of the table last season does not mean Arsenal is weak but because they did not play well on that day period so Saliba is not for sale
buudiopz
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nooo
ropbceil
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New Castle denied us opportunity to play UCL next so forget about SALIBA
ur manager can sell him to Newcastle
ArifIslam1929
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I don't know what the hell you're talking about lol but if you're talking about the start of Newcastle I know for sure it ain't 1996 and no Arab was interested in newcastle back then😂
as you said u don't know what I was talking about I got your knowledge on football little brad😆😂 Grow up kid.
Natanya_Barrett
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wait bro! i think you watch football just from 2018. c'mon make broad your sight. it's from 1996
I don't know what the hell you're talking about lol but if you're talking about the start of Newcastle I know for sure it ain't 1996 and no Arab was interested in newcastle back then😂
ArifIslam1929
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yes alot of them nowadays talking bs😂😂 without the Arabs taking over majority of them wouldn't even know who newcastle was
wait bro! i think you watch football just from 2018. c'mon make broad your sight. it's from 1996
Mocmnop
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Forget it that's where we dispose unwanted players we'll gladly loan Newcastle Tavares and Lokonga
Natanya_Barrett
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😂newborn fans
yes alot of them nowadays talking bs😂😂 without the Arabs taking over majority of them wouldn't even know who newcastle was
mimacdkmsy
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they are dreaming
mancsupporter
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I see many people suddenly with Newcastle badge, bet 87% of them are man United fans hiding their pain
Devasharvina1201
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Newcastle is a championship team
Vimbeilop
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Newcastle is a championship team
zeobdlmruy
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Arsenal fans are crying as their dream was broken by us in the last match 😆
😂newborn fans
ArifIslam1929
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Arsenal fans are crying as their dream was broken by us in the last match 😆
MUTINDO
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We know Newcastle got a lot of money but wise and good players always sign the name of club (prestige) not wages So Newcastle go slow your castle may sink ... 🤍❤️🤣😂🔥🔥...
macarda
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worse transfer arsenal transfer
niaceknpu
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We cannot sell to New Castle for obvious reasons rather sell to a club outside EPL
Newcastle...of all things denying us an opportunity to play UCL..
Bouaimrty
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Life is so funny. There's a thin line between poverty and wealth. Newcastle should stay humble to success!
jihacertuz
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New Castle denied us opportunity to play UCL next so forget about SALIBA
jihacertuz
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We cannot sell to New Castle for obvious reasons rather sell to a club outside EPL