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Saliba ignored Arsenal's transfer advice as he 'pushed and pushed' for move

The French defender has linked up with Marseille on loan, but only after the Gunners tried to line up a deal that would keep him in England

William Saliba admits that he ignored Arsenal's transfer advice when he "pushed and pushed" for a loan move to Marseille.

The highly-rated defender will spend the 2021-22 campaign back in his homeland after seeing a season-long deal put in place - having spent a few months with Nice last term.

Those at Emirates Stadium had been eager to see the 20-year-old remain in England, as they look to unlock his full potential, but those pleas fell on deaf ears.