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Kaya Kaynak & Sam Hill

Mikel Arteta reveals three key demands placed on Bukayo Saka amid Arsenal contract renewal

Mikel Arteta has demanded Arsenal star Bukayo Saka becomes a 'ruthless winner' with the manager confident that the England international will sign a new contract.

Saka enjoyed an impressive season last term scoring 12 goals and providing a further seven assists in all competitions, but was unable to lead the Gunners to a top-four finish. The 20-year-old joined the north London outfit aged seven and made his debut back in 2018, going from strength to strength, season after season.

Arteta is fully aware of the talent that Saka possesses and the Spaniard is keen to tie the England international down to a new long-term contract with Manchester City and Liverpool both monitoring the winger's situation at the Emirates Stadium. The Arsenal manager is 'confident' an agreement can be reached to renew Saka's deal, but he wants the 20-year-old to reach 'a new level' by demanding three things from him.

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