Jermaine Jenas believes William Saliba has been ‘exposed’ Gabriel Magalhaes at Arsenal this season.
Immediately making an impression this season after returning from his successful loan spell at Marseille, Saliba has quickly established himself as one of Mikel Arteta’s standout performers.
The 21-year-old has forged a solid partnership with Gabriel at the heart of Arsenal’s defense and is now challenging to earn a place in the French team. World Cup plow.
But Jenas believes Saliba’s performances have surpassed Gabriel’s performance this season, who conceded the penalty in Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Tottenham on Saturday.
“I just feel like Saliba has raised the level that Gabriel just kind of exposed,” Jenas said. Atmosphere with Five.
‘He is’ [Gabriel] still very good, he is still a very good central defender.
‘But suddenly you look at Saliba and you go, ‘we need one more of you’.
‘He is’ [Gabriel] still doing his job, he made a big impact last year.
“I think they are still a bit light, when I look at their midfield I think they are a bit light. I think they are performing at the highest level at the moment, and there is only one way to go.”
In the meantime, The times report that Arsenal are in talks with Saliba about a new contract that would keep him at the club until 2027.
The report claims Arsenal will offer Saliba a ‘significant raise’ on his current salary of £40,000 a week.
Saliba’s current contract expires in 2024.
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