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Arsenal 'in discussions with Rennes to send William Saliba back to France on loan' as Mikel Arteta reveals the 19-year-old needs 'a year of transition' before being thrown into the first team

Daily Mail | October 2, 2020

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Arsenal are in discussions about sending William Saliba back to France on loan with Rennes keen to house the 19-year-old, according to reports.

Rennes, preparing for their debut campaign in the group stages of the Champions League, are looking to flesh out their squad at centre back and have earmarked 19-year-old Saliba with his route to the Arsenal first team seemingly difficult.

According to Ouest-France, Rennes' interest in Saliba peaked on Thursday with the potential for a loan deal.

William Saliba is reportedly set for a loan move back to France with Rennes an interested club

Saliba agreed a £29million switch from Saint-Etienne to Arsenal last summer before immediately returning to the Ligue 1 club on loan.

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