Arsenal gained some momentum ahead of the March (2025) international break with their 1-0 win over Chelsea in the Premier League. But it seems that the club are working hard behind the scenes to keep their squad’s core strengthened for years to come, with a positive update on Bukayo Saka’s future.<\/p>\n
The 23-year-old winger still has two years remaining on his current contract with the Gunners, which he signed in 2022. However, the BBC’s Sami Mokbel has reported<\/a> that Arsenal are now ready to open formal talks with the Englishman’s representatives over a potential extension to his deal.<\/p>\n Read More<\/span><\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span>Arsenal \u2018Optimistic\u2019 in Priority Talks Over New Long-Term Contract For \u2018Extra Special\u2019 Midfielder<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n It’s added that the North London heavyweights want to stop any uncertainty over Saka’s future creeping in and have made the prospect of giving him a new long-term contract “one of their top priorities” for 2025. It’s further claimed that initial moves from Arsenal have already been made towards opening talks for the contract extension discussions.<\/p>\n Mokbel also claims that the deal which the winger had signed three years ago was worth around \u00a310 million per year in wages and bonuses, with the 23-year-old currently focusing on regaining full fitness and getting back to action for his club as soon as possible.<\/p>\n The England international will not be able to play the first matches under Thomas Tuchel because of his hamstring injury. He picked up this issue<\/a> during Arsenal’s win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League in December (2024) and he has been out of action since then. However, Mikel Arteta recently gave a positive update<\/a> on his situation by hinting that the Saka will return to training during the international break.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong>Arsenal Lead The Race For Bundesliga Forward<\/a><\/p>\nWhat Is The Latest Update On Saka’s Return From Injury?<\/h3>\n