Diego Simeone to capitalise on Mikel Arteta error and steal Arsenal star from under him

Diego Simeone is reportedly set to capitalise on Mikel Arteta 's transfer error and steal Arsenal star William Saliba from under the Spaniard's nose.

Saliba is still yet to make his senior debut for the Gunners, despite signing for the Premier League giants three years ago. Instead, the defender has been sent out on a series of loan moves, all back to his native France.

His latest move to Ligue 1 has been to Marseille, joining Jorge Sampaoli's side for the duration of the current campaign. Saliba has thrived at the Orange Velodrome, becoming a key part of Sampaoli's starting defence.

He has made 45 appearances in all competitions, starting all but one game in Ligue 1. The Frenchman's performances at the back have helped Les Phocéens to emerge as Paris Saint-Germain's closest challengers.

They look set to secure a place in the Champions League next season, with Marseille keen to bring Saliba back to the club when his loan deal ends. But to do that, they will face competition from Simeone's Atletico Madrid.

According to Fichajes, Simeone is 'immersed' in the search for defensive reinforcements after a disappointing campaign in La Liga. And Saliba has emerged as a player on the reigning Spanish champion's 'radar'.

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