Arsenal transfer target Declan Rice has taken to social media to congratulate Bukayo Saka on signing a new contract at the Emirates Stadium.
Saka has been rewarded for yet another impressive season with a new deal that football.london understands is thought to be worth at least £200,000-a-week, but could rise to £300,000 a week due to bonuses. The 21-year-old's new deal was announced on Tuesday afternoon, with West Ham United captain Rice making it no secret of his pleasure in seeing the Hale End academy graduate commit his future to Mikel Arteta's side.
Writing on Saka's Instagram post, Rice said: "Congrats brother! Fully deserved (heart emoji) (clapping emoji)."
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The Hammers midfielder is Arsenal's priority target for the summer transfer window, football.london understands, with Arteta keen to bolster his options in the centre of the park. The England international's comment of course then led to a number of Gunners supporters speculating that a deal would soon be done to bring him to north London in the coming weeks.
Here is what a select few said on Twitter:
@raycypherSf: "He is on his way."
@waynaina: "Yeah he's coming home."
@Kashma_10: "He is coming."
@Tivel_farrell: "It’s almost time."
@epidinemuri: "@_DeclanRice we’re waiting for you, bro."
@GENIUS_OSWARD: "It's not a coincidence..the lad is ultimately following every detail at the club."
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