Arsenal are pushing onerous to tie Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba down to new long-term contracts, 90min understands.
The proficient trio are all out of contract in 2024 – that means their deals have lower than two years to run – however are seen as a key a part of Mikel Arteta’s plans as he ushers in a new period on the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners are at the moment high of the Premier League desk, after successful 5 of their opening six video games, and Saka, Martinelli and Saliba have all performed vital roles of their early season success.
Agreeing a new contract with Saka has lengthy been on Arsenal’s agenda, with the participant himself revealing on the finish of August that he’s assured of extending his keep in north London, and sources have confirmed to 90min that talks are progressing nicely between the 2 events.
Real Madrid and Manchester City are among the many sides monitoring Saka, which Arsenal and the participant are conscious of, however there is a rising confidence that contemporary phrases can be signed off earlier than the new 12 months.
As for Saliba, 90min revealed final month that negotiations had been underway to extend his keep at Arsenal, following a profitable couple of seasons on mortgage in his native France – a keep that noticed him topped Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year for 2021/22.
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The 21-year-old was tipped to depart the membership on mortgage once more this summer time, however has as a substitute flourished as a first-team common below Arteta – pushing £50m Ben White into an unfamiliar right-back function within the course of – to reinforce his standing as considered one of Europe’s most interesting younger defensive prospects.
Martinelli’s present deal, in the meantime, does include an choice to prolong, however Arsenal are eager to reward the Brazilian with improved phrases for the progress he has confirmed below Arteta – who’s anxious for all three deals to be concluded as rapidly as attainable.
Sources have confirmed to 90min that director of soccer Edu believes all three deals are heading in the right direction, with the Gunners hopeful that every one three can have put pen to paper by January.