Olympique Marseille are ready to bid for Arsenal defender William Saliba.

RMC says Marseille are set to launch a £26million bid to sign Saliba.

Saliba impressed on loan at Stade Velodrome last season, helping Jorge Sampaoli's side finish second in Ligue 1.

Sampaoli's side are willing to pay £26m to sign Saliba permanently.

The Arsenal starlet came of age at Marseille last season, producing brilliant performances and even forcing his way into Didier Deschamps' France squad.

The Gunners would like to finally integrate the centre-back into their first-team set up.