Arsenal target William Saliba appears to be building bridges with his future team-mates after being pictured alongside Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette.
The 18-year-old, who currently plays for Saint-Etienne, is on the verge of completing a move to north London.
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And it looks like Saliba has wasted no time in getting to know his new team-mates after being pictured near some Arsenal players in Washington DC.
He can be seen alongside former Saint-Etienne frontman Aubameyang, who was watching his former team playing in a pre-season friendly.
Saliba is also seen alongside Gunners striker Alexandre Lacazette and youngster Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
Both the Gunners and Saint-Etienne are in the USA on a pre-season tour.
The French side’s president Bernard Caiazzo confirmed a deal with Unai Emery’s men, thought to be in the region of £27million, is likely to be struck.
However, Caiazzo also suggested Saliba is expected to be loaned back to Saint-Etienne once the deal is done.
Speaking to Le Progres, Caiazzo said: “Everything is on track with Arsenal.
“William will spend next season with us.”
The French publication also says the clause keeping Saliba in Ligue 1 next season was considered non-negotiable by Saint-Etienne.
Club captain Loic Perrin warned Saliba about preparing himself for life in the Premier League, telling RMC: “He [Saliba] blew up in the space of a year.
“The hardest part begins for him now.
“He doesn’t have many Ligue 1 matches under his belt. I hope this year will allow him to collect playing time so that he can leave ready.”
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