Mikel Arteta reveals the progress of Bukayo Saka's contract renewal negotiations! | OneFootball

The English club is close to extending the contract of its star.

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In a significant move to secure the club's long-term future, Arsenal have initiated contract renewal discussions with two cornerstones of their project: emerging superstar Bukayo Saka and defensive pillar William Saliba. The North London club is pushing to ensure both young talents remain at the heart of Mikel Arteta's vision for years to come.

Manager Mikel Arteta struck an overwhelmingly positive tone when addressing the negotiations, revealing that discussions are progressing exceptionally well.

He emphasized a shared commitment between the club and players, stating, "The talks are going very, very well. The good thing is that the players want to stay here and be an important part of this club’s history." This mutual desire to continue their collaboration suggests new agreements could be finalized in the near future, much to the relief of the Arsenal faithful.

In unrelated off-pitch drama, striker Viktor Gyökeres has found himself entangled in a legal controversy in his native Sweden. His representative, Hasan Cetinkaya, has initiated a lawsuit to defend his client's reputation against media outlets Fotboll Sthlm and Expressen. The publications had alleged connections between Cetinkaya's agency, HCM Sports Management, and criminal organizations—claims the agent is now vigorously challenging in court.