According to reports, Arsenal is set to open formal talks with Bukayo Saka over a new contract. The England international is in his final two years of his current deal with Arsenal.
Bukayo Saka has been unavailable since December after sustaining a serious hamstring injury. The player suffered a tear in the victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. It is an injury which later eventually required surgery.
But his importance to Mikel Arteta’s team remains unquestioned so the club wants to extend his contract. Arsenal want to avoid any uncertainty and extend his contract which is now a top priority.
Saka signed his current contract in 2022 which is worth £10m per season. But that contract is due to expire at the end of the 2026-27 season.The process is expected to accelerate in the not too distant future.
Bukayo Saka is a major target which clubs will like to snatch from Arsenal if they delay. After their win over Chelsea, manager Arteta said Saka had a good chance of returning soon after the current international break.
Arsenal’s next game is against Fulham at Emirates Stadium on 1 April. Saka isn’t the only Arsenal player entering the final two years, or less, of their current deals.
Midfielders Thomas Partey and Jorginho are both out of contract at the end of the season. Leandro Trossard, who has held talks over a new deal, is out of contract in the summer of 2026.
Crucially, Saka, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes who are all key players for Arteta – will see their deals expire in 2027.
