Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been impressed with William Saliba's growth but believes he is still not ready for the first-team.
The Frenchman has been playing consistently at under-23 level in the PL2 and has featured in the Papa John's Trophy.
Asked when Saliba could make his first-team debut (via football.london), Arteta replied: "Whenever we have the spaces and we believe that he's ready to play with us.
"To be fair, he's made massive improvements in the last few months and it's been a really tricky situation for him.
"As I mentioned before, [we have] designed a pathway for him and there were a lot of things that happened to him in his personal life and professionally as well."
Pressed on whether Saliba could leave on loan in January, Arteta said: "It's something that we are discussing at the moment, the best thing for us to do. It will be decided soon."
