Arsenal: 144-game star 'wants to sign new contract' before 2022 World Cup

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is keen to sign a new contract at the Emirates Stadium and will not wait to see whether his stock rises at the World Cup, according to journalist Paul Brown.

The Gunners spent close to £120million during the summer transfer window, but Saka has remained a key man for Mikel Arteta’s side.

According to Football Insider, Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle with Saka over a new long-term contract.

The report suggests the 20-cap England international is set to pen a five-year deal worth close to £200,000-per-week, meaning he will pocket up to £52million over the course of the agreement.

It was reported last month that Arsenal are pushing hard to tie Saka down to fresh terms amid interest from La Liga giants Real Madrid and reigning Premier League champions Manchester City.

The winger has also revealed that he is confident a new contract will be signed in the not-too-distant future.

Saka's current agreement, which is worth £33,000-per-week, is due to expire in the summer of 2024 and Arsenal are desperate to see their academy graduate - who has made 144 senior appearances - commit his long-term future to the club.

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Brown understands that Saka is content at Arsenal and not interested in snubbing a new Arsenal contract in favour of more money elsewhere.

The journalist believes the 21-year-old wants to sign on the dotted line ahead of the World Cup getting underway in Qatar next month.

Brown told GIVEMESPORT: "From what I'm told, when it comes to Saka, all sides seem perfectly happy at the moment and he's not going to hold out.

"It seems to be something that shouldn't really be a