Arsenal have triggered a new contract option in William Saliba's deal.

Saliba's contract extension will now run until June 2024.

The centre-back has been a revelation since linking up with Mikel Arteta's squad ahead of this season.

Despite signing in the summer of 2019, the 21-year-old only made his Gunners debut at Crystal Palace on the opening day.

He's started every Prem game since, missing just 14 minutes.

But Saliba's contract expires at the end of the current campaign.

However, according to David Ornstein, Arsenal have taken up the option to extend his deal by an extra 12 months.

And The Athletic journalist has also claimed that Arsenal and Saliba remain locked in talks over a fresh long-term contract.

Arteta said: "New deal close? I hope so. That's more for Edu and the board to discuss with William.

"But what I know is the player is really happy, the player wants to be here - and that's the main thing."