United and Arsenal are keeping close tabs on Saliba (Picture: Getty)Arsenal are poised to begin talks with Saint-Etienne over the signing of William Saliba, reports say. The Ligue 1 youngster is hot property this summer, with a host of clubs interested in signing the 18-year-old. Despite United’s interest, it is their Premier League rivals Arsenal who are ready to open talks with Saint-Etienne. Portuguese giants Benfica are also keeping tabs on Saliba, although Saint-Etienne are yet to receive any formal bid for the Frenchman. MORE: Manchester United & Arsenal transfer target Thomas Partey available for £43.5m

Source: Metro May 27, 2019 07:39 UTC