Arsenal sent William Saliba message as Mikel Arteta considers January transfer enquiry

Arsenal are thinking about recalling William Saliba from his season long loan at Saint Etienne - having signed for the Gunners for £27m in the summerSaint Etienne have sent Arsenal a message as the Gunners consider William Saliba from his loan at the French club.

Centre back Saliba joined the Gunners in the summer from the Ligue 1 outfit for £27million - but was immediately sent back on loan across the Channel for this season.

Arsenal originally wanted Saliba to continue his development with plenty of first-team minutes at Saint Etienne but a defensive crisis at the Emirates has led to Mikel Arteta considering bringing him back.

Calum Chambers was forced off with a knee problem against  Chelsea  on Sunday and it is feared he could be sidelined for a long time, potentially the rest of the season.