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Arsenal’s dramatic collapse could yet have repercussions on Bukayo Saka and his imminent contract discussions, according to reports.
Saka has played a key role in the Gunners’ tilt at the top four, scoring 11 times and registering six assists for team-mates. And it looked like the 20-year-old’s individual exploits would result in Arsenal ’s return to the Champions League - only to see their dream quickly become a nightmare.
In the driving seat less than a fortnight ago, heavy defeats by Tottenham and Newcastle have seen Mikel Arteta’s youthful squad drop to fifth in the league, with their north London rivals now just a point away from pipping to the post.
Arsenal will now need to hope already relegated Norwich City can beat Spurs on the final day to give them a chance of a long-awaited return to Europe’s top competition.
More likely is that Saka and Co. will have to settle for the Europa League, with Arteta adamant he will continue being aggressive in the transfer window to take them to the next level. But fans are all too aware that keeping hold of their own stars is just as important, having seen an influx of players leave for their Premier League rivals in recent years.
Losing academy graduate Saka would be a particularly bitter pill to