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Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka set for new bumper deal to ward off Man City interest.
According to reports, Arsenal is preparing to offer star winger Bukayo Saka a new, long-term deal.
Bukayo Saka and Arsenal have been in negotiations for a new contract for a number of months, but it appears that they are now only days away from signing it.
According to a well-known sports reporter Fabrizio Romano he stated: Bukayo Saka will sign new contract soon as it’s only matter of time. It was agreed two months ago, it’s sealed — there are no changes. ????⚪️???? #AFC
New deal will be valid until June 2028 — Arsenal announcement expected soon.
Bukayo Saka will sign new contract soon as it’s only matter of time. It was agreed two months ago, it’s sealed — there are no changes. 🚨⚪️🔴 #AFC
New deal will be valid until June 2028 — Arsenal announcement expected soon. pic.twitter.com/lyhlBNVnUd
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 11, 2023
The only Premier League player with ten goals and ten assists at this point is Saka, 21, who has been instrumental in the Gunners’ titles bid this season.
As Mikel Arteta’s team held the lead for nearly the whole season, the England international scored 13 goals and provided 11 assists. Even if they have slowed down a touch, the Gunners are still in contention for the league as the season draws to a close.
In addition to scoring three goals at the World Cup, when England advanced to the quarterfinals in Qatar, Saka has missed just one hour of league play this year.
With reports that Manchester City is considering Saka as a long-term successor for Riyad Mahrez, Arteta will be thrilled by this development.