Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino is still yet to make a signing this summer, but that could change.
Saliba, who currently plays for Saint-Etienne in France, has reportedly been on Tottenham’s radar for months now.
And Daniel Levy is said to be willing to sanction a move for Spurs to sign the centre-back, who is currently close to a switch to Arsenal.
The Gunners are said to have agreed personal terms with Saliba, but they still have not agreed a fee with Saint-Etienne.
The Ligue 1 side want around £22 million for the 18-year-old, who is regarded as an extremely bright prospect.
Saliba made 19 first-team appearances last year, despite his tender years, and his performances appear to have attracted the attentions of both Tottenham and Arsenal.
If Spurs do manage to get Saliba ahead of their North London rivals it will put further distance between the two sides.
Arsenal need to strengthen at the back to have a chance of catching Tottenham, and it would be a blow if one of their top targets went to White Hart Lane instead.
If Saliba does go on to fulfil his potential then the £22 million price-tag that Spurs would have to pay this summer would look a real bargain, and he could be a fine addition to Mauricio Pochettino’s squad.
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