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Despite William Saliba announcing that he will be returning to Arsenal this summer, speculation about the defender continues to swirl.
Marseille want to keep him in France following his successful loan spell with them, although his price tag is a considerable impediment to them making a permanent move for him.
Newcastle United are also in the race to sign him, and , according to reports emanating from Italy, Napoli have joined the list of suitors for the French international.
In their case again, the price for the player who was voted Ligue 1 Young Player of the Season, makes it a difficult signing for the Serie A club to achieve.
Saliba, who still has two years left on his current contract with the Gunners, has famously never played a senior game in club colours.
And, if the rumours are to be believed, he could depart the Emirates without doing so.
Andy is an exiled English football fan living in Cyprus. He loves all sports but football is his abiding passion, and he still has dreams every now and then about scoring the winning goal in a Wembley Cup Final, even though his playing days are long gone. He follows most major leagues, across Europe at least, and has a favoured team in each. When he’s not watching, listening, reading or downloading podcasts about football, he spend his time worrying about his beloved Arsenal.