Bukayo Saka’s dream of a lifelong tenure at Arsenal appears ever closer, as esteemed insider Fabrizio Romano reveals the young star’s desire to remain with the Gunners indefinitely. The north London club are reportedly ready to reward Saka’s ambition with a contract exceeding £300,000 per week.
The 24-year-old winger, a product of Arsenal’s renowned academy, has established himself as one of the club’s standout talents since breaking into the first team during the 2019/20 season. Registering an impressive tally of 76 goals and 71 assists across 277 appearances, Saka’s influence has been a cornerstone of the Gunners’ recent successes.
Having extended his contract in 2023, the winger now finds himself entering the final 18 months of that deal, with Arsenal eager to secure his services on new, lucrative terms. When questioned about Saka’s future, Romano informed GIVEMESPORT: “We can’t predict the future, but that is the intention. Saka and Arsenal are very happy together, also for the long-term.”
Reports suggest Arsenal are optimistic about finalising the new deal for Saka, which would make him the club’s highest-paid player, with wages purportedly surpassing £300,000 per week. This development follows recent emphasis on extending key contracts, including that of French defender William Saliba, who recently signed a bumper deal earning £250,000 per week.
Currently, Saliba ranks as Arsenal’s third highest earner, trailing behind Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus. Should Saka achieve the proposed salary increase, he’d rise to the pinnacle of Arsenal’s wage structure, eclipsing his teammates by at least £20,000 weekly.
Saka’s phenomenal contributions have undoubtedly justified such a position, as evidenced by his consistent double figures for goals and assists over the past few seasons. This term, having overcome early injury woes, Saka’s form has been instrumental in Arsenal’s unbeaten Premier League and Champions League campaigns.
With Arsenal atop the domestic league standings and enjoying a flawless European stint, a trophy-laden season seems plausible, with Saka poised to play a pivotal role in any subsequent triumphs, following three consecutive second-place league finishes and a Champions League semi-final berth last season.
Intriguingly, Arsenal are reportedly entering the fray for a Premier League standout as they contemplate replacements for a summer signing, with persuading the selling club to accept their offer the next hurdle in negotiations.