Bukayo Saka Archives: 03/2022

Mikel Arteta met with the media on Thursday ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League game against Crystal Palace on Monday and has delivered the latest team news.

With the international break now coming to an end, let’s take a look at all of Arsenal’s call-ups and results for March.

At the weekend, Arsenal made their way into the final international break of the season by taking three points at Villa Park.

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is currently absent from training with England, and he could withdraw from the senior national squad.

Bukayo Saka has been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month award for March, as his strong performances continue.

Arsenal are ready to offer Bukayo Saka more than four times what he currently earns to extend his contract, according to a report.

Arsenal dominated the Premier League Team of the Week with the reduced schedule at the weekend, with four Gunners making the side.

Arsenal have made first contact with Bukayo Saka’s agent, with formal talks and a contract extension offer set to follow soon.

Bukayo Saka believes he needs more protection when players are deliberately trying to kick him off the pitch, as against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Andy Robertson has admitted Liverpool’s full-backs needed more of a defensive performance than usual to keep Arsenal’s “tricky wingers” quiet.

Arsenal have received four England call-ups for this month’s international break, with all their usual starters rewarded.

Real Madrid apparently came to Arsenal to scout Bukayo Saka and left wanting Kieran Tierney.

Thomas Partey is hopeful that Bukayo Saka will stay with Arsenal for a ‘long-time’ as talk around the Arsenal youngster’s contract continues to grow.

Bukayo Saka has made another appearance in the BBC Team of the Week, following his goal and assist against Watford.

Many top clubs are following Bukayo Saka, but right now he doesn’t want to leave Arsenal, with contract extension talks on hold for summer.

Arsenal are prioritising a new five-year deal for Bukayo Saka this summer, which could reportedly cost the club £45m or more.

Arsenal have confirmed their nominees for the February Player of the Month award, with Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka in the running once again.