re: Arsenal 2019/2020 Season Thread - FA Cup Winners - #14

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David Ornstein
@David_Ornstein

Arsenal putting finishing touches to new long-term contract for Bukayo Saka that will settle future of brilliant academy graduate. Expected to be announced this week. Also intensifying pursuit of Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey @TheAthleticUK #AFC

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afcstuff
@afcstuff

Official: Saint-Etienne & Arsenal could not agree on a deal to allow William Saliba ‘prepare & play the final of the Coupe de France’, with Saint-Etienne stating Arsenal imposed ‘unacceptable sports & financial conditions’. [@ASSEofficiel] #afc

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afcstuff
@afcstuff

Arsenal would need to pay Saint-Etienne an extra €2.5m if William Saliba started 17 games in all competitions this season (currently on 16 starts). Arsenal requested to cancel the clause to extend his loan, which Saint-Etienne refused. [@LaurensJulien] #afc

Arsenal statement: “As William is returning from injury, we asked that St Etienne follow a clear training plan with William in close collaboration with us, to ensure he is fully fit for the start of next season. To our surprise we were unable to reach agreement to this plan.”

“While it was not our primary concern, and ultimately not relevant as our training plan was not accepted, we also expected not to be financially disadvantaged by extending the loan. This was also not acceptable to St Etienne.” #afc

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