Arsenal handed double boost as star man rejects Man Utd ahead of summer transfer

William Saliba and Reiss Nelson have agreed to sign new contracts with Arsenal, LondonWorld understands.

Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich had all expressed interest in Saliba over the past few months. However, the centre back has chosen to remain in London, as he is happy at Emirates Stadium and his main priority was to extend his stay in north London.

Saliba will sign a four-year contract, with an option for a further year, in a deal that will make him one of the highest earners at the club following an impressive debut Premier League campaign.

More than three Premier League teams and multiple European sides were interested in signing Hale End academy graduate Nelson, whose current deal was set to expire on June 30.

“I’ve said a few times, I’ve been here since I was eight, and I’m 23 now, so I’ve been here a long time, and I’m Arsenal through and through,” said Nelson in January. “So, to be playing, even in games like this, I’m delighted. Of course, injuries are just a minor setback, but I look towards the future and hope that I can play many more years at the club.”

This news comes after Bukayo Saka, Aaron Ramsdale, Gabriel Martinelli, and Gabriel Magalhaes all signed new long-term deals in the past year.

Sporting director Edu Gaspar, alongside Director of Football Operations Richard Garlick, is ensuring that Arsenal’s most valuable talents are tied to the club for several years.

Martin Odegaard is expected to receive a contract offer next, while Ben White, who still has two years left on his current deal, is likely to be rewarded in the coming months.