Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArsenal's centre-back William Saliba has sustained a back injury during the World Cup, which will keep him out for an extended period, though surgery is not required. The Gunners are prepared to make a significant investment in a new centre-back to provide cover for Saliba, opting for a permanent transfer over a loan deal. Among the players being considered for the centre-back position are Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa and John Stones, who is available on a free transfer. Arsenal could be eligible for substantial compensation from Fifa due to Saliba's injury occurring while on international duty at the World Cup. Beyond a new centre-back, Arsenal also plans to strengthen other areas of the squad, including a starting winger and additional wide players, having missed out on Morgan Rogers. In fullArsenal consider two centre-backs as cover for William Saliba after major injury blowMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Arsenal identify two potential new signings after Saliba suffers long-term injury
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArsenal's centre-back William Saliba has sustained a back injury during the World Cup, which will keep him out for an extended period, though surgery is not required. The Gunners are prepared to make a significant investment in a new centre-back to provide cover for Saliba, opting for a permanent transfer over a loan deal. Among the players being considered for the centre-back position are Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa and John Stones, who is available on a free transfer. Arsenal could be eligible for substantial compensation from Fifa due to Saliba's injury occurring while on international duty at the World Cup. Beyond a new centre-back, Arsenal also plans to strengthen other areas of the squad, including a starting winger and additional wide players, having missed out on Morgan Rogers. In fullArsenal consider two centre-backs as cover for William Saliba after major injury blowMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
