Manchester City and Liverpool are monitoring Bukayo Saka’s position at Arsenal as the young player has yet to sign a new deal.
Saka has been an important Arsenal player since Mikel Arte took charge and started all but two of the Premier League matches this season, scoring 11 goals and providing seven assists.
The Daily Mail reports that Manchester City have “increased their interest” in the 20-year-old and are now “closely monitoring developments regarding Saka’s future” with the player remaining two years on his current deal with Arsenal.
Most goals and assists by U-21 players in the top five European divisions in 2021/202:
◎ 29- Erling Haaland
27 – Vinicius Jr.
◉ 18 – Bukayo Saka
^ 17 – Florian WirtsMan City has already signed one… 🌶 pic.twitter.com/6QNug2p6qm
– Squawka (Squawka) 7 June 2022
City are encouraged by the fact that Arsenal failed to qualify for the Champions League, a competition Saka is said to be interested in playing in; The player who has not yet appeared in the show.
While the report indicates that a move this summer may seem unlikely, both teams could return for the player next season if his contract status in the Emirates does not change.
As for Liverpool, Saka may be seen as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah, after the Egyptian failed to agree to a new deal and his contract has expired so far within 12 months.
