Arsenal have received a significant boost in their quest to defend the Premier League title as William Saliba steps up his rehabilitation from a long-term back injury. The French international has reportedly returned to the grass for the first time since the summer, sparking hope that his absence from Mikel Arteta’s starting XI is finally nearing its end.
Liverpool landed a future “superstar” in Jeremy Jacquet, Danny Murphy has told GOAL, with a French defender that could be likened to fellow countryman William Saliba being informed of the “biggest quality” that he must learn. At just 21 years of age, the classy centre-half has already shown enough to suggest that he can become one of the Premier League’s best.
Mikel Arteta has revealed that summer signings Bruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa could both be in line to make their Premier League debuts for Arsenal against Aston Villa on Monday. The Gunners travel to Villa Park looking to maintain their perfect start to the season following a dominant 3-0 victory over Coventry City in their opening fixture.
Chelsea legend John Terry has tipped new Arsenal signing Ezri Konsa to permanently displace William Saliba in Mikel Arteta's starting XI. The England international completed a big-money move to the Emirates Stadium this week, arriving as the Gunners look to defend their Premier League title.
Ezri Konsa has made his feelings clear on a move to north London after Aston Villa shocked Arsenal by demanding exactly double their initial offer. Mikel Arteta is desperate to land the England defender following William Saliba's injury, but Villa's staggering new price tag threatens to derail the transfer.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has delivered a sobering fitness update regarding key defenders William Saliba and Jurrien Timber ahead of the new campaign. The Gunners boss admitted the club has lost "incredible" influence in the backline as both players face extended periods on the sidelines following recent injury setbacks.
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