Mikel Arteta has said that Bukayo Saka is close to signing a new contract at Arsenal, dealing a potential blow to Manchester City's transfer plans.
The 20-year-old winger has been linked with City in recent weeks, with the Blues reportedly eyeing him up as a potential successor to Raheem Sterling. Saka was set to enter the final two years of his Arsenal contract, prompting clubs to believe that they could sign him for a knockdown fee.
Anxiety was building at Arsenal that he might decide to seek a move, but speaking after his side's pre-season defeat of Everton on Sunday, Arteta revealed that the England star is set to stay.
