Arsenal are set to initiate formal contract negotiations with Bukayo Saka, who enters the final two years of his current deal this summer. The 23-year-old winger, sidelined since December with a hamstring injury requiring surgery, remains pivotal to Mikel Arteta’s plans despite his absence. His existing contract, signed in 2022 and reportedly worth £10 million annually, expires in 2027.
William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes, like Saka, have deals expiring in 2027. Saliba recently expressed contentment at Arsenal, stating, “I’m happy here and I want to continue here… I want to win big things with Arsenal. Formal talks with Saliba have yet to begin.
Arsenal aim to extend their deals with Academy graduates Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly, who signed three-year professional contracts at age 17, to secure their long-term futures.Saka’s injury has exposed Arsenal’s reliance on him, with the club struggling to replicate his attacking output (nine goals and 13 assists in 24 appearances this season).
European rivals, including Manchester City, are monitoring negotiations, having previously shown interest in the England international.New sporting director Andrea Berta is overseeing contract renewals alongside potential summer transfers, including reported interest in strikers Alexander Isak and Benjamin Sesko. Arteta confirmed Saka is nearing a return, with a potential comeback after the international break ahead of key fixtures against Fulham and Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Arsenal’s ability to retain Saka and Saliba will hinge on their competitive trajectory, including Champions League participation and Premier League title challenges. While Saliba’s public stance suggests optimism, the club faces pressure to finalize extensions before external interest intensifies