Arsenal prepare for a defensive revamp over the next few months. Saliba, who has yet to play for the Gunners, is in France for a medical ahead of a short-term move.But a wider clear-out of defenders is on the cards at the Emirates with up to five likely to leave between now and the end of next summer's transfer window.The Saliba deal does not contain an option to be made permanent as Arsenal still hope the 19-year-old will realise his potential with them.But the long-term futures of Sokratis, Shkodran Mustafi, Sead Kolasinac, David Luiz and Calum Chambers all remain in doubt as the club scout for defenders.Nice are not paying a loan fee for Saliba but will pay all of his wages after beating off competition from Marseille and St Etienne to.
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