William Saliba is being backed to be “a great player” for Arsenal, with Mathieu Debuchy confident that the Gunners will find value in a £27 million ($35m) transfer.
A big-money deal for the 18-year-old defender is set to deliver a future star to Emirates Stadium in the summer of 2020.
The Gunners reached an agreement for Saliba prior to the current campaign, but agreed to let him spend the season on loan at Saint-Etienne.
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The youngster has continued to shine in French football, with his stock rising as he closes on a move to north London.