Arsenal have reportedly matched Tottenham’s €30 million offer for Saint-Etienne defender William Saliba – but should the Gunners look elsewhere?
According to French outlet RMC Sport, cited by Sports Witness, Arsenal have matched their local rivals’ bid for the youngster, with the Ligue 1 side now preparing to take a step back to decide their next move.
A €30 million move for the 18-year-old would place a serious dent into Unai Emery’s £45 million transfer budget, and with the Gunners willing to loan the player back to Saint-Etienne, a proposed move for the Frenchman falling through may not be the worst thing to happen.
Saliba is regarded as a future star, however, by not signing the teenager, it would then allow Emery to bring in immediate first-team additions, rather than players for the future.
The Gunners are in desperate need of reinforcements all across the backline, with multiple additions expected at the Emirates ahead of the new season.
It appears as if Arsenal remain desperate to secure Saliba’s services ahead of the new season, however, some Gunners fans may not be too troubled if a deal falls through.
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