William Saliba agrees new Arsenal contract

Arsenal defender William Saliba has agreed a contract extension, the PA news agency understands.

According to reports, the France international’s new deal is for five years and will run until 2030.

The 24-year-old joined Arsenal from St Etienne in July 2019 but was loaned back to the Ligue 1 club for the following season before having temporary spells with French sides Nice and Marseille.

He has since become a key player at the Emirates Stadium, scoring seven goals in 139 appearances in all competitions.

Centre-back Saliba made his international debut in March 2022 and has won 28 caps for France.

Arsenal, who sit second in the Premier League table – five points behind leaders Liverpool, travel to Newcastle on Sunday.