Arsenal close to finalising long-term contract with Bukayo Saka

Arsenal are close to finalising a long-term contract extension with winger Bukayo Saka, a move that would make the 24-year-old one of the club’s highest-paid players and further cement his role in Mikel Arteta’s squad. Talks have been described as progressing well by people close to the negotiations, with Saka’s current deal set to enter its final 18 months before expiring in the summer of 2027.

Those familiar with the discussions say the agreement being negotiated would be a multi-year contract and include a significant salary uplift. Reported figures vary: some people close to the talks have cited terms in excess of £300,000 per week before bonuses, while others suggest a weekly wage in the region of £250,000. The precise length and financial details remain subject to final sign-off by the player and the club.

The push to tie Saka down follows a summer in which Arsenal bolstered their squad and the club’s sporting leadership has prioritised securing key personnel. Since the appointment of the current sporting director, the club has extended deals for central defenders and several young academy graduates, and officials expect right-back Jurrien Timber to be among the next...