A journalist reports that Arsenal is confident about securing an internal deal with the player a highly-talented winger who earns £70,000 per week, and the club is “sure” about this.
winger Bukayo Saka is “absolutely not going anywhere” despite rumors regarding his future, journalist Dean Jones told GiveMeSport.
The 21-year-old has entered the final 18 months of his current £70,000-per-week contract, and as a result, two Premier League powerhouses are rumored to be interested in signing him.
While negotiations continue for new long-term contracts, Arsenal recently invoked clauses to extend the contracts of Saka and William Saliba for an additional year.
Since then, Fabrizio Romano has claimed that discussions with the trio and Gabriel Martinelli, who was in a similar position before to committing his future to the club, are’very promising’.
“All discussions are very positive, but it will be time to get deals signed this year. Timing is up to club and player, could be any moment or months.”
The Daily Mail reported in June that both Manchester City and Liverpool were closely monitoring Saka’s position after identifying him as a possible future target.
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What did Jones have to say about Saka?
Jones said that he does not expect the core of Arsenal’s squad would leave in the near future, but that teams will be interested in Saka if there is ‘any evidence of unhappiness.’
In an interview with GMS, he stated, “The nucleus of that squad is not going anywhere; Arsenal is certain of this.
“Someone like Saka, they know that the vultures will be circling if there’s any sign of discontent or any sign of him becoming available.”
Saka has been in outstanding form for Premier League leaders Arsenal this season, recording eight goals and seven assists in 27 games.
According to FBref, the versatile attacker placed in the 89th percentile for touches in the attacking penalty area, the 86th percentile for shot-creating actions, and the 80th percentile for progressive passes received and clearances among his positional peers during the last year.
The Englishman played a crucial role in Arsenal’s unexpected run to the Premier League championship, and the capital club will be anxious to keep his services.
Now that the January transfer window has closed, the Arsenal management will likely prioritize re-signing its current talents, so we should see some action sooner rather than later.
