William Saliba drops huge update on Arsenal future amid talk of move to Real Madrid

Arsenal defender William Saliba has issued a huge update on his Gunners future amid Real Madrid transfer links.

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Arsenal have reportedly been trying to extend Saliba's contract, which expires in 2027. The centre-back is said to be attracting interest from Spanish giants Madrid but now the France international has made it clear he wants to sign a new deal with the Gunners.

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When asked about when he was going to sign a new Arsenal contract, former Nice and Marseille loanee Saliba told AFTV on Sunday: "Hopefully soon! God is great. This year, we will try to win everything."

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Saliba has earned a reputation as one of the Premier League's best defenders, while forming a formidable centre-back partnership with team-mate Gabriel Magalhaes. The 24-year-old is a vital component of this Mikel Arteta team, and if he extends his stay, that will be a huge boost for the north London outfit.

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Aside from Arsenal contract talks, the 6ft 4in defender – who has made 134 appearances for the Gunners – could feature for his side against bitter rivals Tottenham on Thursday as they continue their pre-season tour in Asia.