Liverpool And Manchester City Keeping Tabs On Arsenal Star Bukayo Saka
The Gunners Star Is A Wanted Man With A Host Of Clubs Keeping Tabs On Him
Arsenal is preparing themselves for a summer raid by Liverpool and Manchester City to sign Bukayo Saka. Bukayo Saka’s future has been updated in an unexpected way, according to a recent report from ESPN. The present contract of the Arsenal star forward at the Emirates Stadium ends in June 2024. The forward has been one of Arsenal’s most consistent players in recent months. This might make it tough for the club to retain its services during the summer transfer window.
Saka’s status looks to be actively monitored by both Manchester City and Liverpool, according to reports. Unless Arsenal fails to qualify for the UEFA Champions League this season, they are anticipated to accept offers for the Englishman in the summer of 2022.
With Saka having come through the club’s own junior programme, the player’s popularity has risen dramatically in recent years. He had already made 114 competitive appearances for the club. He played a key part in the club’s FA Cup victory in the first season under Mikel Arteta. Aside from that, the winger has also scored 18 goals and provided 25 assists, which has helped him to establish himself as a key component of the England national team.
Indeed, the 20-year-old has played in 14 international matches for the Three Lions. He was one of the standout players in his country’s UEFA Euro 2020 campaign, even though the kid was lambasted after the tournament after missing a critical penalty against Italy in the final.
What’s does the future of Arsenal Star Bukayo Saka hold now?
Aware of Saka’s swift rise to fame, Liverpool is preparing to make him the face of their new-look offensive unit. It may include the departure of Mohamed Salah from the club. The Egyptian wizard’s current contract at Anfield ends in 2023. Liverpool is attempting to negotiate a new agreement that would keep him at the club for an extended period. However, they are failing.
In January, the Reds announced the signing of Luis Diaz, indicating that they may be looking to make a move for him soon. The club is also likely to re-enter the market for Fabio Carvalho during the summer transfer window.
Manchester City, on the other hand, is on the lookout for attackers after the summer transfer of Ferran Torres to Barcelona. Even if the Citizens have signed Julian Alvarez from River Plate, Pep Guardiola would prefer a proven Premier League player such as Nigerian international Bukayo Saka, who has the potential to become a key component of the Manchester City frontline.
It seems unlikely that Arsenal would be too kind in their attempts to retain Saka at the club. However, their continued troubles might persuade the young Arsenal star to move on with his career. He may leave during the forthcoming summer transfer window, as per claims. As a result, Arsenal must finish the season on a high note. They will want to qualify for the Champions League for the first time since the 2016/17 season.
