Marseille are pushing ahead with a move for Arsenal defender William Saliba.

The center-back spent last season on loan with the French giants.

While Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants to integrate Saliba into his first team, Foot Mercato claims Marseille have other ideas.

The French club want to secure Saliba for another loan, while they are also willing to buy him outright.

However, the source states that Arsenal have turned down their request at present.

Saliba will get a chance to prove himself during pre-season, but a late exit in the transfer window is not ruled out either.