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title: "Arsenal: Gunners confident over new Bukayo Saka deal"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-10-22T07:15:05Z"
modified: "2022-10-22T07:15:05Z"
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# Arsenal: Gunners confident over new Bukayo Saka deal

**[Arsenal](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-fc-news/) are feeling confident that influential attacker Bukayo Saka will sign a new contract at the club, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.**

### The Lowdown: Saka on fire for Gunners

The Gunners are flying at the moment, sitting top of the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/), and Saka’s form has been a big reason for Mikel Arteta’s side’s current success.

The 21-year-old has registered [four goals and assists apiece](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/367185/Show/Bukayo-Saka) in ten league appearances this season, being [described](https://twitter.com/terryflewers/status/1580615118273904641?s=20&t=n0XPSmg1h9PHcAVhZK6uvw) as a ‘world-class’ player by journalist Terry Flewers.

Saka’s current Arsenal deal [expires](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bukayo-saka/profil/spieler/433177) in the summer of 2024, however, so there is clearly an urgency to nail down his future after summer [interest](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/bukayo-saka-man-city-transfer-24569568) from Manchester City.

### The Latest: New deal likely

According to Romano on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1583102184580792320?s=20&t=LHyVRlJ4EDKwxsYAsXyabQ), things are progressing well in that respect, with the club hopeful that the Englishman will extend his stay at the Emirates:

> “Arsenal are still feeling optimistic on Bukayo Saka’s new deal. Talks have been ongoing for months — it’s a top priority for the club.
>
> “Negotiations will continue in order to reach full agreement.”

### The Verdict: Simply have to keep him

Saka represents both the present and the future at Arsenal, already performing at such a high level but having the potential to be one of Europe’s best attacking players.

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The thought of him leaving and not signing a new deal doesn’t bear thinking about for Gunners supporters but it would be a big shock if that happened.

There is always the threat of someone like Manchester City coming in with a huge offer but Saka is Arsenal born and bred and must feel that the club is heading in the right direction under Arteta.