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Arsenal hold an interest in John Stones and Ezri Konsa as they look to sign a centre-back this summer following news of an extended period on the sidelines for William Saliba.
Saliba has avoided the need for surgery after injuring his back during France’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain but the 25-year-old faces a lengthy period of rehabilitation.
Arsenal have confirmed William Saliba will be out for an extended period with a back injury.
However, the France international central defender is not expected to have surgery, according to a club statement.
Saliba was substituted in the 30th minute of France’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain.
“William Saliba has returned to us from World Cup duty, where he played an integral role in France reaching the semi-finals of
Arsenal have confirmed defender William Saliba is set to miss an “extended period” after suffering a back injury while at the World Cup with France.
The 25-year-old had been managing a back issue for several weeks and carried the problem into the World Cup but was forced off after 30 minutes of France’s semi-final loss to Spain.
After returning to London and being seen by a specialist, it was decided
Saliba joined the Gunners from Ligue 1 side Saint-Etienne in July 2019 and was loaned back to the French club for the 2019-20 season before having further loan spells in Ligue 1 at Nice and Marseille.
He made his Arsenal debut in August 2022 and has established himself as a key member of the side, making 105 league appearances for the Gunners, scoring six goals and registering two assists.
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Arsenal defender William Saliba has agreed a new five-year contract with the club.
The France international has two years left on his existing deal, but BBC Sport has been told he will sign up in the coming days to stay until 2030.
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