Arsenal are increasingly confident that Bukayo Saka will sign a new long-term contract at the club before Christmas, sources have informed FootballTransfers. Saka, 24, has less than two years remaining on his current deal at the Emirates Stadium,

According to reports, Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is expected to ‘agree’ a new contract before the end of this year as he’s ‘in line for a hefty pay rise’. In recent weeks, Arsenal have turned their attention to tying key stars down to new contracts, with talks over extensions for Saka and William Saliba deemed priorities.

Unlike Gyokeres, Watkins offered a tried-and-tested Premier League option. However, club legend Ian Wright has expressed disappointment over his lacklustre start to the season, suggesting that Arsenal may have avoided a misstep with the 29-year-old striker.

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Arsenal will make last-minute decisions on captain Martin Odegaard and winger Bukayo Saka ahead of this weekend's Premier League clash with Manchester City, with both players facing late fitness tests,

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Mikel Arteta has been handed a fresh injury blow after news emerged that Noni Madueke sustained a knee injury in the 1-1 draw against Manchester City. The 23-year-old was replaced at half-time by Bukayo Saka at the Emirates after an uneventful first-half display against Abdukodir Khusanov.

Arsenal’s concerns deepened after Noni Madueke was forced off at half-time during Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium. The winger was seen holding his right knee towards the end of the first half and was replaced by Bukayo Saka at the break.