Clearly, Arsenal fans are hoping for a very productive summer transfer window to ensure Unai Emery has the best possible chance of success next season. As hard as that might be right now... 

So, after enjoying a decent start to life in the Premier League (Baku aside), Emery will be keen to kick-on and show what he is really capable of.

Obviously, this Arsenal squad right now is a real mix. A mix because they have some top-class players but others are desperately below-par and that needs to be amended this summer. Frankly, it's a real mess at the Emirates.

One player the Gunners have been linked (French outlet 10 Sport on May 26th) with is young French defender William Saliba and, judging by his performances this season, he looks to be a real star in the making.

Saliba, (who is valued at £2.7 million on Transfermarkt) is just 18-years-old but has already been trusted as part of Saint Etienne's back-line. You may think that the Ligue 1 side must be struggling then, right? They shouldn't trust a youngster, especially in defence, eh?

Well, the French side finished in fourth place this season and Saliba played an integral part in helping them achieve that feat, with the 19 total appearances he made. Given the defensive fragilities Arsenal have suffered this season as well, a move for the youngster makes complete sense.

With Arsenal's rich history of developing youngsters, William Saliba could be the next one to shine through and make a real name for himself in the Gunners first team.

He is strong, tall and a good ballplayer - attributes that are key for a young player hoping to make it in today's game and those are exactly the traits William Saliba possesses.

Should Arsenal take a punt on the exciting youngster? Surely it can't get much worse anyway, right? Discuss in the comments below!