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Report: Arsenal ready to offer Saka contract worth £125,000-a-week

Arsenal have informed the representatives of Bukayo Saka that they are ready to open contract talks, that they are prepared to offer him a deal worth £125,000-a-week.

Saka’s future has been a talking point for a little while now. He has been superb since bursting into the first-team at the Emirates. And his form has attracted attention from elsewhere.

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Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images

Reports claimed that both Liverpool and Manchester City were eyeing potential moves for the 20-year-old. And Arsenal fans may have feared that they were not in the strongest position due to his contract having just over two years left to run.

However, Mikel Arteta has made it absolutely clear that Arsenal agreeing a new deal with Saka is the priority. And the Gunners are ready to reward the England international with a huge pay-rise.

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Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

that Saka currently earns £30,000-a-week. Arsenal are now prepared to offer him terms worth £125,000-a-week.

New Saka contract would be the perfect way for Arsenal to kick off massive summer

Arsenal remain on pole position to finish in the top-four this season. Even if they fall short, it has been a superb season for Arteta’s men. They are undoubtedly making real progress.

This summer could be a massive one for the Gunners. They will want to bring in the players who will help them take that next step.

Agreeing a new contract with Saka would be the perfect way for Arsenal to kick off the summer. It would send out a real statement with the youngster one of the best prospects in the Premier League.

Steven Gerrard labelled him ‘outstanding‘ at the weekend. Arsenal are now ready to hand him a deal that reflects exactly that.