Arsenal icon sends targeted transfer message to William Saliba and Bukayo Saka over contracts

Arsenal icon sends targeted transfer message to William Saliba and Bukayo Saka over contracts

Two of Arsenal’s most important players, Bukayo Saka and William Saliba, have yet to commit their long-term future to the club and have since been told to “stay and grow together”.

Arsenal stars have been told to stay and grow together next season as they face the new challenge of Champions League football next season.

It looks like the Gunners will not win their first league title since 2004 this season, with a string of poor results giving defending champions Manchester City a boost. However, Arsenal remain on track to finish in the top two with Champions League qualification already secured, which the majority of Emirates fans would have achieved before a ball was turned down in August.

Two players who are at the center of efforts this season are Bukayo Saka and William Saliba. At just 21 and 22 respectively, the duo were two of the first names in Mikel Arteta’s side this season and proved their importance. However, despite all the joy the pair have brought to Arsenal, no one has confirmed whether they will extend their stay and sign new deals. Saliba and Saka had contracts which were originally due to expire next summer, but Arsenal have activated a clause in both agreements extending their stay until the summer of 2024.

While this buys the Gunners some extra time, there is a chance that this summer represents Arsenal’s last realistic chance to capitalize on their prized assets or risk losing them for nothing next year.
Gunners legend Kanu has sent a strong message, saying that with Arsenal back in Europe’s top flight, it’s vital their key players stay in place and ‘grow together’.

Speaking to bettors.ng, Kanu said: “Next season Arsenal will be making a comeback in the Champions League. They want to compete there and have a say.
“If this team stays as a whole, with a few experienced players, it will stay competitive and keep growing. Stay together to grow together.

Referring to Arsenal’s wider group of young stars, including Aaron Ramsdale and captain Martin Odegaard, Kanu added: “They are purely young and hugely talented players who identify fantastically with the club. All of these players can put their mark on an Arsenal.”

Saka’s shares continue to climb week after week, with the England international having 13 league goals and 11 assists so far. This once again makes the Arsenal academy graduate the only Premier League player to reach double figures in both metrics. It was reported that Saka put pen to paper on a new deal around the same time Gabriel Martinelli’s new contract was confirmed, but over a month later there has still been no confirmation. official announcement.

As for Saliba, the young Frenchman has impressed since his permanent integration into the Arsenal first team and the Gunners are reaping the rewards.

His composure on the ball coupled with supreme technical quality has helped transform the way Arsenal play from the back and Saliba’s absence has been badly felt since he limped out of League action Europa in March with a back injury, some resenting his charm on the touchlines cost the Gunners the title.

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