Arsenal are reported to have reached a £25m deal with Saint-Étienne over centre-back William Saliba, but the French club's insistence to take the player back on loan could mean that the Gunners can keep the majority of their transfer budget free for other targets this summer.
The 18-year-old enjoyed an impressive breakthrough season in Ligue 1, making 16 appearances and becoming a regular in the side towards the end of the season, while generating interest from a number of Europe's top sides - Arsenal included.
He has been one of a cavalcade of players who have been linked with a move to the Gunners in spite of frequent reports that they won't be spending heavily this summer, and now RMC report (via GFFN) that an accord has been reached between the clubs over a £25m deal.