Arsenal defender William Saliba had a ‘great desire’ to return to Saint-Etienne this summer. That’s the view of the Ligue 1 side’s manager Claude Puel who admitted his club failed in their attempt to sign the player on loan for the season. Saliba moved to the Emirates from his boyhood club in 2019 but stayed at the French side on loan for a season as part of the transfer agreement. However, following his eventual arrival in north London, there has been some uncertainty about his role in Mikel Arteta’s immediate plans, with another temporary switch mooted. William Saliba has only featured in preseason friendlies for Arsenal. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)...
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