🚨 Arsenal offer concerning medical update on William Saliba

🚨 Arsenal offer concerning medical update on William Saliba Premier League holders Arsenal have offered a medical update surrounding star defender William Saliba.

And the news is both encouraging and concerning in equal measure.

>The French international featured prominently for Les Bleus this summer in North America, before ultimately coming off injured in their 2-0 semi-final loss to eventual winners Spain.

>Per an announcement on the club's website, Saliba "has suffered a back injury which will require a period of rehabilitation."

The statement goes on to read: "Extensive assessments have concluded that surgery is not recommended, but William should now commence a managed recovery programme.

>William’s rehabilitation will commence immediately, with continual management of his injury, and he is expected to be out of action for an extended period.

>Everyone is fully focused on supporting William to ensure he is back to full fitness as soon as possible."

>It's a massive blow to the Gunners and for Saliba, who was rumored to be carrying the injury across the latter stages of the Gunners' successful domestic campaign.

>Arsenal have reportedly been linked with interest in a number of centre-backs this summer of late, including out-of-contract England international John Stones, with the latest update on Saliba potentially altering the clubs's summer transfer plans.