Arsenal willing to offer standout star ‘pay rise’ as Mikel Arteta ‘eyes’ £100m big-money double deal

Arsenal are just just over a week away from returning to Premier League action.

The Gunners went into the international break sitting top of the table, and they will be keen to protect that top spot when they return to face north London rivals Tottenham after the break.

Arsenal have won all but one of their games so far, and they appear to be genuine title contenders after a busy summer.

The north London derby should be a real litmus test of those title credentials, but in the meantime, we have rounded up all the latest transfer news and rumours surrounding the Gunners.

Saliba offer due

Arsenal are said to be eyeing a new deal for centre-back William Saliba.

Saliba is already impressing in his first proper season at Arsenal, having spent two seasons out on loan.

With that in mind, Arsenal are said to be preparing a contract offer for Saliba to show the Frenchman he is a key part of Mikel Arteta’s plans going forward.

That’s according to journaist Paul Brown, who told GiveMeSport: “I think from Arsenal’s point of view, they do know there is interest in him, and they would like to make sure that he’s tied down for the longer term if only to protect their investment.

“I can’t see Arsenal suddenly turning around and selling Saliba, but I do think that they want him on a longer contract, and they’re willing to give him a pay rise to do that.”

Double deal

Arteta is said to be keen on a double deal to sign Juventus duo Dusan Vlahovic and Fabio Miretti.

That’s according to CMW, who say Arsenal are considering a double deal worth just over £100million ahead of the January transfer window.

Though, it seems unlikely the Gunners will spend that much in January, and indeed that Juventus will sell Vlahovic, who has made a fine start to life in Turin.