England winger Bukayo Saka agrees with Mikel Arteta, confident of signing new Arsenal contract

England winger Bukayo Saka has told reporters he shares manager Mikel Arteta's confidence that he will soon sign a new contract. The Gunners star is currently playing under the 'long-term' deal he signed with the club in 2020, but is expected to sign on significantly upgraded terms following his breakout seasons since then. Ad The status of Saka's contract has been the subject of consistent interest from both within and without Arsenal.

Premier League'That's what he needed' — Jesus revelling in new role as Arsenal's main man, says Arteta20/08/2022 AT 13:11 Arteta said two weeks ago: «I am very confident that we as a club and Bukayo, his family, his agent, everybody, we are very much aligned in what we want to achieve. And now it is about putting it on a piece of paper.» He went on: «I would like that to get done. I don't want the player or anybody distracted while we are in the middle of the season.

But those things take time and they have to go through the right process, and I think the process has been really good.» Following Arsenal's comeback win over Fulham on Saturday, Saka explained how he was feeling. He said: «I really feel loved here.» When asked about his future, and Arteta's quotes, Saka responded coyly. He said: «Yes, I share his confidence.» The extension, should it become official soon, would only add to a wave of positivity at Arsenal.

The Gunners have made a perfect start to their Premier League campaign, winning each of their first four matches. However, Saka has not yet hit his best form. Southampton stun Chelsea with comeback win at St Mary's Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says «it's too easy to beat us» after Southampton defeat BT Sport pundits savage Chelsea and manager Thomas Tuchel after