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PSG eyeing Arsenal defender William Saliba

PSG are eyeing Arsenal defender William Saliba.

According to transfer guru Ben Jacobs, Arsenal are in talks with the Frenchman over a new long-term deal following his successful start to the season.

However, PSG are looking to tempt him away from north London.

Jacobs is quoted by The Sun saying: "With Saliba, it's a little bit different. Compared to [Gabriel] Martinelli and [Bukayo] Saka, he's only been back at the club a few months.

"He's still coming to terms with a lot of voices in his ear. It's not just Marseille, it's PSG saying 'if you're that uncertain or unsure about Arsenal, we can potentially bring you in'.

"PSG are definitely still looking for defenders. I see no reason he would want to leave but the only caveat there is he did love living in France.

"If PSG did come in, it might give him a decision to make. It is still highly likely Saliba signs. Arsenal have confidence but there is a lot more concrete interest around Saliba.

"Before he moved back to Arsenal, there were lots of clubs actively looking. If Saliba leaves, it will be because he has decided his long-term desire is to play in France and that would lend itself to PSG. Arsenal, if you talk to them, think they're going to get a three for three here."

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