Mikel Arteta has revealed to the media, as reported by the Express, that Arsenal are in talks over a new long-term deal with Bukayo Saka, and many fans of the club believe that an extension is deserved.
The 18-year old winger has played frequently as a full-back during Arteta’s time as Arsenal manager, deputising in the absence of both Kieran Tierney and Sead Kolasinac.
Now reports claim that the young star could be set to be handed a new deal worth around £35,000-a-week, which would be a considerable step up from his current £3,000-a-week deal.
Since moving to the back under the Spaniard, Saka has demonstrated a natural defensive awareness, while he has stood faithful to his attacking talents, proving to be dangerous in the final third and from crossing opportunities in particular.
Reacting to the potential new deal for Saka on social media, a number of Arsenal fans were delighted to hear that progress is being made, although many believe that Saka should be handed a bigger pay rise.
Twitter: @PatrickTimmons1 Deserves more tbf (@sireddieafc)
Twitter: @PatrickTimmons1 deserves more but happy to see the club is trying to lower wages in general (@Sakayang2)
Twitter: @PatrickTimmons1 Worth it. He’ll have bonus incentives as well. So the better he performs the more he’ll get. As an… https://t.co/5NonbUyYM5 (@MarleyWiggan)
Twitter: @PatrickTimmons1 Should be on about £70k a week if we are honest but £3k to £35k is a huge jump so yeah (@JordynAFC)
Twitter: @PatrickTimmons1 How much is Wannabe Saka on at Man United? Surely Saka will look at that and argue, with justifica… https://t.co/r7838ssY3z (@tomwilkinson84)
Twitter: @PatrickTimmons1 Great rise. Let him prove himself at his natural position next season and after that, we’ll see. (@Hansson_charlie)
Twitter: @PatrickTimmons1 Thats a great jump for his age and if he accepts would just show how humble he is and how much he… https://t.co/5jctOUEZKG (@TrueGooner_)
