WILLIAM SALIBA has agreed to put pen to paper on a shock new deal at Arsenal, according to reports.

The Frenchman, 24, had been the subject of transfer interest from Real Madrid.

William Saliba of Arsenal runs with the ball.William Saliba has signed a new deal with Arsenal

There were fears Saliba could push for a move to the Spanish giants next summer, when the Gunners would be under pressure to sell with Saliba’s contract expiring in 2027.

However, the centre-back has handed Mikel Arteta a timely boost by agreeing to sign fresh terms.

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