Having run the rule over the returning William Saliba this pre-season, Mikel Arteta believes that his impressive displays justify the reasoning to send him out on loan last season.
The Frenchman spent a third successive campaign on loan in Ligue 1 last term, following his stints with Saint Etienne and Nice with a year at Marseille, which saw him flourish over 50 appearances as he won the division's Young Player of the Year and earned his first full international caps.
Since arriving back at London Colney, the 21-year-old has gone on to feature regularly for us during pre-season and has caught the eye of many - most importantly Arteta's who feels that his development has now made him a viable option for selection.