Will the World Cup affect Arsenal's transfer plans?

Will the World Cup affect Arsenal's transfer plans? Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka have been managing fitness issues this season.ByAlex HowellArsenal reporterPublishedJust nowThe new Premier League season is just over a month away, which means players involved in the World Cup don't have much time to recover.Arsenal go into the season as defending champions after winning their first league title in 22 years.However, such success comes with its own set of problems.Arsenal had 15 players involved in the World Cup and still have eight members of their squad involved before this weekend's final matches. David Raya, Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi are part of the Spain squad who will take on Argentina in the World Cup final, while England's Noni Madueke, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze are all involved in the bronze medal match against France.William Saliba is part of that France squad, but his tournament appears to be over. He had already been suffering from a back injury going into the World Cup and was forced off during their semi-final against Spain. Saliba is not alone in being an Arsenal player who has had to be patched up to compete during this World Cup.The Saliba worryThe sight of Saliba limping off during France's defeat by Spain will have concerned Mikel Arteta.Saliba's partnership with Gabriel Magalhaes is a major reason why Arsenal have had so much success - their ability to keep clean sheets secured them vital points as they got over the line last season.Saliba had to come off after just 30 minutes against Spain and will be assessed by the Gunners medical team when he returns to London.It is understood that surgery is among the options that will be considered by the club - but an operation would probably mean the 25-year-old spending a lengthy spell in the treatment room.Saliba has admitted he has been dealing with his back problem for a while."I've had some minor nigg...