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Saliba set for Arsenal loan exit amid Rennes talks

Arsenal are willing to send William Saliba out on loan before Monday’s transfer deadline.

The 19-year-old centre-back was expected to be a major part of Mikel Arteta’s plans this season, but has yet to play a single minute in any competition.

Saliba joined Arsenal from Saint-Etienne in 2019 for £27 million ($34m) after a transfer battle with north London rivals Tottenham.

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As part of the deal, Arsenal agreed to let the defender remain with Saint-Etienne for the 2019-20 season to gain experience before moving to London in the summer.