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Mikel Arteta to face challenge in the William Saliba transfer talks

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Mikel Arteta must persuade William Saliba to stay at Arsenal. The Frenchman is still waiting for his first senior appearance.

Marseille is desperate to re-sign him for next season. According to RMC via GFFN, the French club is willing to commit £25 million to him.

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Arsenal President Pablo Longoria has expressed openly his desire to keep the 21-year-old.

Saliba has admitted that it would be a shame to leave Arsenal without having played a first-team game.

The lifting of financial constraints has also boosted their chances of completing the marquee signing. A bid could compel Arteta to fulfil his promise of a larger role.

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