Bukayo Saka has been a revelation since graduating from Arsenal’s Hale End academy in 2019, to the point where he is now viewed as one of the club's most valuable assets. It is for this reason that The Athletic reported on Monday that the Gunners had held preliminary discussions with Saka's representatives, with the prospect of a new contract mentioned, which ndicates that formal talks over that new deal may not be far away.
It had also been previously reported by football.london that the Gunners have made extending the current contract of the youngster a major priority ahead of the summer transfer window. Due to the importance of keeping him at the club, it means Arsenal will have to offer a contract that ensures his long-term future.
Saka’s current deal is set to expire in 2024 so it is important that Arsenal offer him the correct contract to prevent losing him for a cut-price fee. The Arsenal Way team looks at certain clauses in Saka’s new contract that would ensure he stays in north London.