Manchester City ramp up interest in Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka as they look to steal a march on rivals Liverpool – with Gunners yet to tie winger down to a new contract as he enters final two years of his deal
- Manchester City have stepped up their interest in Arsenal star Bukayo Saka, 20
- City join rivals Liverpool, though neither team is expected to move this summer
- Saka is entering the final two years of his current deal at the Emirates Stadium
- Extending the young winger’s deal is one of the Gunners’ priorities this summer
Manchester City have stepped up their interest in Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka.
The Premier League champions are now closely monitoring developments regarding Saka’s future as he heads into the final two years of his contract at the Emirates.
Along with their biggest domestic rivals Liverpool, City have earmarked 20-year-old winger Saka as a future target.
England and Arsenal star is the subject of interest from both Manchester City and Liverpool
And though any move this summer is currently considered unlikely, City have begun showing increased interest in Saka at a critical point in Arsenal‘s attempts to tie him down to a long-term contract.
Saka’s current deal contains an option year which will take his commitment to the Emirates outfit up to 2024 should Arsenal, as expected, activate it.
Securing Saka on a new and improved contract that reflects his rise in status for club and country was one of Arsenal’s priorities this summer.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are prioritising a long-term deal for winger with City’s interest growing
Initial discussions had taken place towards the end of the season with the Gunners keen to avoid allowing Saka’s contract to run into its final two years.
However,…