Saliba’s present deal is because of run out in the summertime of 2024, that means he could have only one yr left on his contract on the finish of this present season.

The centre-back has excelled for Arsenal this season and Arteta says the membership “want to reward him”. Talks are ongoing, with Arteta highlighting timing as a key consider getting phrases agreed with the 22-year-old.

Asked on Friday if there was any replace, Arteta responded: “No.

“We want to keep our best talent. Especially the players that deserve some recognition.

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“I think he has been incredible since he came back from his loan period and we want to reward him, that is for sure. We will find the right moment to do that.

“Obviously Edu and the board are on top of every negotiation regarding new contracts and now we are doing everything we possibly can to do that in the right moment at the right time.

“The communication and the relationship is super. It is about timing, I think. Nothing else.”

Arsenal have struggled with out Saliba within the group. The Frenchman has been out of motion for the reason that center of March after injuring his again. Since then, the Gunners have surrendered prime spot within the Premier League and Manchester City are answerable for the title race.

City are some extent away from Arsenal, who journey to Newcastle on Sunday, and Pep Guardiola’s aspect have a recreation in hand too.

St. James’ Park holds unhealthy reminiscences for Arsenal, because it was there final season the place they misplaced within the penultimate recreation of the marketing campaign and Tottenham pipped them to Champions League qualification on the ultimate day.

Arteta was scathing in a outstanding foul-mouthed rant at his gamers within the dressing room after the 2-0 loss, which was captured by Amazon’s All or Nothing cameras.

A livid Arteta advised the gamers to “shut your mouth and eat it”, as he lambasted their “f*****g unacceptable” efficiency.

And requested if it was the the angriest the gamers have seen him, Arteta mentioned: “I don’t know. Maybe yes, maybe I’ve been angrier but I haven’t expressed it like that.

“Some days we can do that (get angry) when we win, depending on the performance! Every game is different.

“I haven’t seen the [All or Nothing] programme back, I have a few flashbacks of how it was and it was a difficult game and difficult day, that’s for sure.

“It’s about whether something hurts or not. I have moments in my professional career, as a player as well, that defeats that I had or I didn’t maximise what I could have done.

“They are still there and never go away. The feeling in those moments will stay with me forever. So the anger, or the passion or what you show in the moment is something, but it’s really what sticks inside.”