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Gabriel Martinelli delivers five-word update on Bukayo Saka's Arsenal contract talks

Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli has given a positive update on Bukayo Saka's future at the Emirates Stadium.

Saka has a little over 15 months remaining on his current contract in north London but the player has told the club that he wants to stay as the Gunners close in on securing their star player to a new contract, football.london understands. The 21-year-old is set to commit to a long-term deal that will last until 2028.

This new deal will see him be made one of Arsenal's highest paid players earning in the region of £200,000-per-week. Speaking about the England international potentially signing a new contract with Mikel Arteta's side, Martinelli said: "I will be happy because he is a very, very good player, one of the best young players in the world.

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