William Saliba has given Arsenal fans a reason to smile after revealing that he is hopeful of signing a new long-term contract with the club.The French centre-back has become the lynchpin of Mikel

William Saliba is the new galactic that for many the Board of Directors commanded by Florentino Pérez wants to incorporate into the Real Madrid project.

Arsenal have already agreed new contracts this summer with Gabriel and Myles Lewis-Skelly, with an announcement pending on a new long-term deal for Ethan Nwaneri. Saliba and Bukayo Saka, whose deals both expire in 2027, will be next on the list.