Mikel Arteta has said he would “love” Bukayo Saka to follow William Saliba and agree a new contract with Arsenal. The Arsenal manager expressed his hope that the England forward will commit his future to the club, following a trend of key players signing long-term deals.
Saka's current contract, signed in May 2023, has less than two years remaining. The 23-year-old has previously stated he is in “no rush” to sign a new deal, but Arteta believes he is happy at the club and hopes an agreement can be reached soon.
Saliba is set to be confirmed as signing a new long-term contract in the coming days, having attracted interest from Real Madrid. Arteta revealed he had spoken to Saliba about the speculation and the defender expressed his commitment to Arsenal.
Arteta now turns his attention to Sunday's Premier League clash at Newcastle United, where Arsenal have lost four of their last five visits. The Spaniard acknowledged the difficulty of the fixture, praising Eddie Howe's team for their strong home atmosphere and clear identity.
