William Saliba issued a warning to Arsenal's Premier League rivals that facing Viktor Gyokeres will be scary, as the French defender backed the Gunners' new signing to finally end the north London club's five-year-long trophy drought.

William Saliba opened up on Viktor Gyokeres' transfer to Arsenal and the latest on his own contract when speaking after the team's friendly win over Newcastle United

William Saliba has given Arsenal fans a reason to smile after revealing that he is hopeful of signing a new long-term contract with the club.The French centre-back has become the lynchpin of Mikel

Arsenal have already agreed new contracts this summer with Gabriel and Myles Lewis-Skelly, with an announcement pending on a new long-term deal for Ethan Nwaneri. Saliba and Bukayo Saka, whose deals both expire in 2027, will be next on the list.

Arsenal defender William Saliba was asked about progress on a new contract after the Gunners beat Newcastle 3-2 in Singapore as their preparations for the new season continue