Arsenal are on the verge of finalising a new long-term contract with Bukayo Saka, with reports suggesting only minor details remain. The 22-year-old winger is set to commit to the club until 2031 on wages of approximately £300,000 per week, a deal that would secure his future amid interest from Europe's elite.
Sources close to the negotiations indicate that talks have been smooth, and Saka is ready to sign. The news comes as a boost for Mikel Arteta's side, who face a crucial Premier League clash at Everton on Saturday. A win would keep Arsenal top of the table at Christmas, but injuries have taken their toll in recent weeks.
Meanwhile, it has emerged that former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer identified Declan Rice as a top target during his tenure, alongside Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham. Rice, now a key figure at Arsenal after joining from West Ham in 2023, was seen as a player who could add steel to United's midfield.
United ultimately signed Donny van de Beek and Jadon Sancho instead, moves that proved unsuccessful. Arsenal's capture of Rice has since been hailed as a transformative signing, with the England international becoming a leader in the squad. The club is also reportedly progressing on a deal to bring Rice to north London, though details remain under wraps.
