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Arsenal's William Saliba is wanted by Newcastle on loan as defender waits to find out whether he figures in Mikel Arteta's first-team plans next season

Arsenal defender William Saliba is a loan target for Newcastle United.

The 20-year-old is waiting on a decision from Mikel Arteta about whether he figures in the manager's first team plans for next season with interest mounting in the centre back.

Newcastle were hoping to sign Kristoffer Ajer from Celtic but a deal for the Norwegian is now unlikely and Norwich City are keen.

Newcastle are interested in a loan move for Arsenal centre-back William Saliba for next season
Saliba, who caught the eye on loan at Nice, must wait to see if he is part of Mikel Arteta's plans

Newcastle also want Joe Willock from Arsenal but that deal would have to be a permanent and the midfielder is waiting to hear whether Arsenal offer him a new contract or sell for £20m.