Arsenal have triggered a contract extension option in Bukayo Saka’s deal to take it to 2024, following a couple of other recent extensions.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal tackles Declan Rice of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal tackles Declan Rice of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 26, 2022. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

The Daily Mail report that Arsenal have taken up their option in Bukayo Saka’s contract to extend it to 2024. Saka’s deal would have run out in the summer if the Gunners hadn’t done so.

This is the third such extension in recent weeks, with Arsenal activating William Saliba’s contract option (to 2024) last week and Charlie Patino’s option (to 2025) the week before that.

The Mail write that finalising a new longer-term deal for Saka remains a priority.

Football.London confirm that Arsenal have activated Saka’s option, and it’s understood talks over a potential long-term extension are progressing positively.

ESPN claim sources have reported to them that Arsenal are confident of securing Saka’s future beyond next year, and he’s in line for a huge salary jump to around £200,000-a-week.

England's forward #17 Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between England and Senegal at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on December 4, 2022.(Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
England’s forward #17 Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between England and Senegal at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on December 4, 2022.(Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Saka has been a vital part of Arsenal’s title charge this season, scoring six goals and assisting six more to sit level with Martin Ødegaard on 12 Premier League goal contributions in 16 games.

The winger also scored once in Arsenal’s Europa League group stage, and Mikel Arteta will need him on top form to have a chance at keeping their run going in both competitions.

After that, Arsenal fans will be desperate to see Saka turning out for the club in the Champions League next season and beyond.

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