Arsenal transfer news: “Big day” as most important star signs new contract
By Kian Long
In today’s Arsenal transfer news – Fabrizio Romano confirms today is a “big day” as it involves a contract extension, an update on Declan Rice & much more.
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Arsenal transfer news – William Saliba will sign today
This summer is not only important for Arsenal to sign some players, but also to keep their current best players on the books.
🚨 EXCL: big day for Arsenal as William Saliba signs his new long term contract valid until June 2027.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 6, 2023
It’s finally done and sealed.
Saliba accepted the proposal in June — documents are finally signed, today is the day.
It will also include an option until 2028.
🔴⚪️✍🏻 #AFC pic.twitter.com/GTxUO3OUl2
According to Fabrizio Romano, today is a “big day” as William Saliba is finally set to finalise his new deal at the club. The French defender was one of Mikel Arteta’s best players this season and he is seen as crucial to the Gunners’ return to Champions League football.
William Saliba is set to join Reiss Nelson, who also committed his future to Arsenal by signing a contract extension yesterday.
Reiss Nelson has signed new long term deal at Arsenal. Four year contract, in place since beginning of June and now sealed. Club statement to follow. 🚨🔴⚪️ #AFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 5, 2023
Deal will also include option for further season. Nelson rejected bids from Italy, France and PL to stay. pic.twitter.com/dA9Swm40yr
Arsenal transfer news – £200m spent already
With Kai Havertz confirmed and Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber set to be confirmed, the figures are in. According to The Telegraph, all three of these deals will take Arsenal’s spending so far this summer to around £200m, with all fees included.
Arsenal transfer news – Ethan Nwaneri stays
Despite efforts from Chelsea to poach him, Arsenal have confirmed that talented youngster Ethan Nwaneri will stay at the club, according to 90min. However, The Mirror has reminded fans that it could be a different story next year when Nwaneri turns 17, as he can choose where he would like to sign his professional contract.
What do you make of today’s Arsenal transfer news?