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Arsenal grapple to keep defender William Saliba in London next season as Newcastle, Leicester and Atletico Madrid 'make enquiries' following his successful loan spell at Marseille

Newcastle, Leicester and Atletico Madrid have all expressed interest in defender William Saliba, who is wanted back at Arsenal after an impressive loan spell in Marseille.

The 21-year old was presented the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award in May after helping Marseille secure Champions League qualification and finish second in the league behind PSG.

His fruitful campaign away from the Emirates has reportedly been spotted by several top flight teams across Europe, including Leicester, Newcastle, Atletico Madrid and Napoli.

William Saliba won the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year during his loan spell at Marseille
The 21-year-old French international is now linked with several top flight clubs across Europe

Arsenal have received enquiries from all four clubs but are eager to keep Saliba in North London and extend his contract next campaign, according to L'Equipe via Get Football News France.