William Saliba has been linked with Real Madrid in the past(Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal star William Saliba has addressed the reports that saw him continually linked with Real Madrid prior to striking a new contract agreement with the Gunners.

Saliba has been one of the key members of the Arsenal squad for almost three-and-a-half years now, and he has formed an impressive centre-back partnership with Gabriel Magalhaes.

The defender, who penned a new five-year contract at the Emirates Stadium in September, has made 12 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions this season, missing one Premier League match due to injury back in September.

Mikel Arteta's side have emerged as the favourites for the Premier League title in the early months of the season, with an impressive defensive record one of the reasons behind their success.

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Saliba has helped keep nine clean sheets for Arsenal so far this term, and...