Three European giants add William Saliba to next summer’s transfer shortlists

Arsenal have one of Europe’s best centre-backs in their squad.

William Saliba, 23, has enjoyed a meteoric rise in recent seasons. After seamlessly transitioning into Mikel Arteta’s first team following a season-long loan with Marseille in 2021, the 23-year-old has become one of the Premier League’s most highly-regarded defenders — and for good reason too.

The young Frenchman is like a Rolls Royce in the middle of Arsenal’s backline — a true modern-day centre-back — fast across the ground and technically proficient.