Arsenal have been linked with moves for players such as Jarell Quansah and Ezri Konsa this window as the Gunners look to sign a centre-back with William Saliba expected to miss the start of the season.
The Frenchman is set to spend some time recovering from a long-term back problem that has bothered him over the last few months. It made him miss France's final game at the 2026 World Cup, and it was during that competition that the defender aggravated the problem.
Arsenal still consider him one of their top players, and the Gunners are happy to have him in their squad, but his absence weakens them, and they could look to sign a replacement.
However, Martin Keown is not convinced that they need to sign someone new and has identified players who could step up. The Gunners have some very good players in their squad, and Keown believes a replacement for Saliba could be among them.
"Marli Salmon looked really good in the friendly game against Como; he's progressing nicely," Keown exclusively told Football London.
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The Frenchman is set to spend some time recovering from a long-term back problem that has bothered him over the last few months. It made him miss France's final game at the 2026 World Cup, and it was during that competition that the defender aggravated the problem.
Arsenal still consider him one of their top players, and the Gunners are happy to have him in their squad, but his absence weakens them, and they could look to sign a replacement.
However, Martin Keown is not convinced that they need to sign someone new and has identified players who could step up. The Gunners have some very good players in their squad, and Keown believes a replacement for Saliba could be among them.
"Marli Salmon looked really good in the friendly game against Como; he's progressing nicely," Keown exclusively told Football London.
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