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Arteta Hails Saliba's Impact as New Arsenal Deal Looms

Arsenal aims to secure Bukayo Saka’s future after locking William Saliba in a five-year deal, signaling commitment to ending a 22-year trophy drought, sources say.

  • On Friday, Mikel Arteta said he `I would love that` as Arsenal Football Club negotiates a new contract with Bukayo Saka, England international, whose current deal runs until 2027.
  • Following Saliba's renewal, Arsenal secured William Saliba on a five-year deal, fending off Real Madrid and showing intent in Arteta's bid to end a 22-year title drought.
  • Focusing on squad stability, Arsenal are prioritising key renewals as Arteta says the club moves quickly to finalise contracts for Saka and Saliba, who have been integral over three years.
  • Securing Saliba delivers immediate stability for Arsenal by locking him in through his peak years, showing the club is building around top talent and boosting ambitions at Emirates Stadium.
  • Ahead of Sunday's trip to Newcastle, Mikel Arteta said `Hopefully it will be everybody in the world, Arsenal included, very soon and that's what I'm hoping`, as Arsenal trail Liverpool by five points and must be more efficient at St James' Park.
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William Saliba will extend his contract until 2030, becoming one of Arsenal's highest-paid players. Should he leave to respond to requests from Real Madrid or stay with the Gunners and strengthen his status as a manager? William Saliba has clearly made up his mind. The French international defender, who has been at the London club since 2019 and is under contract until 2023, is about to extend his contract. A salary of more than €1 million per m…

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