It is a large extension operation that is about to start on the Arsenal side. After The Timesthe Gunners plan to start discussions with, in particular, Bukayo Saka and William Saliba, in order to secure their future in the long term. The two stars, under contract until 2027, are essential in the Mikel Arteta project, and the English club wishes to prevent them from entering in their last two years of contract, a situation which could weaken its position in negotiations. Other young talents such as Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly should also be offered new bays. Despite these numerous files, the residents of the Emirates Stadium are not in a hurry: ” These communications and positions are done over time. So we understand when we have to act, with players and agents, and at the right time we will have the discussions. “Said Arteta when asked if Arsenal would allow certain players to approach the end of their contract without extension.
The London club, which should soon formalize Andrea Berta as sports director, will also have to rule on several executives including Gabriel, Gabriel Martinelli and Jorginho, the latter being at the end of the contract this summer. Saliba, which receives around 225,000 euros per week, recently said it was ” very happy In Arsenal, although his name has been linked to Real Madrid in recent weeks. For his part, Gabriel still arouses the interest of Saudi clubs. With a wage bill reaching nearly 390 million euros, Arsenal will have to be firm to balance its finances while retaining its major elements.
