Tag: Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka plays for Arsenal Football Club. The English forward is a product of the Arsenal Academy system. Saka wears the number 7 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on September 5, 2001.

LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of England replaces Phil Foden of England during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on September 26, 2022. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Rio Ferdinand argues Arsenal star should be England starter

Rio Ferdinand thinks Bukayo Saka's form for Arsenal should make him a starter at the World Cup this winter, assuming he can keep it up.

Advanced Saka contract talks make deal a matter of when

Arsenal's contract negotiations with Bukayo Saka are now relatively advanced, and it appears only a matter of when it is finalised.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal scores their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Arsenal FC at Elland Road on October 16, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

2 Arsenal players make Premier League Team of the Week

Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Magalhaes made it into the various Premier League Teams of the Week for their performances against Leeds United.

“My heart’s still racing”: Arsenal star admits Leeds caused some nerves

Bukayo Saka has admitted that Leeds United put Arsenal under a lot of pressure, but he thinks the team are showing they can win no matter what.
BODO, NORWAY - OCTOBER 13: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring their side's first goal with teammates during the UEFA Europa League group A match between FK Bodo/Glimt and Arsenal FC at Aspmyra Stadion on October 13, 2022 in Bodo, Norway. (Photo by David Lidstrom/Getty Images)

No excuse: Arteta and Saka agree on Bodo/Glimt pitch after tough win

After what was a much tougher match than the home fixture, Arsenal beat Bodo/Glimt 1-0 on Thursday night to stay top of Europa League Group A and both Mikel Arteta and Bukayo Saka agreed - the pitch was no excuse for what was a poor performance.
Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka holds the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 1, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

1 Arsenal player makes Team of the Week but 1 unfairly excluded

Bukayo Saka has been named in multiple Teams of the Week for his performance against Liverpool, though it's surprising to see Gabriel Martinelli miss out.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal scores their team's third goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 09, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta insists Bukayo Saka enjoys taking penalties

Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka believes in himself and enjoys the responsibility of pressure penalties, despite what happened at the Euros last year.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 09, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Martinelli: We deserved the win over Liverpool

Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka both spoke to the BBC immediately after their goals have helped Arsenal defeat one of the sides that usually give them such trouble every season.
PARIS, FRANCE: William Saliba of France runs with the ball during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 1 match between France and Austria on September 22, 2022. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)

Euro 2024 qualifying draw – who will Arsenal players face?

The Euro 2024 qualifying draw has just taken place, so let's look at the groups and potential opponents for Arsenal's squad next year.
Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka holds the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 1, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Saka, Saliba, & Martinelli contract update provides major boost

Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, and Gabriel Martinelli could all be under contract for longer than previously reported, according to new claims.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal shoots during the Florida Cup match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Camping World Stadium on July 23, 2022. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Arsenal reach agreement in principle over Saka contract

Arsenal reportedly have an agreement in principle with Bukayo Saka over a new contract, but the source isn't a reliable one.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Reiss Nelson #24 of Arsenal looks to pass during a Florida Cup friendly against Orlando City at Exploria Stadium on July 20, 2022. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Early Arsenal team news with duo set for rare starts vs Bodo/Glimt

Reiss Nelson is hoping to join Marquinhos in the starting lineup against FK Bodo/Glimt on Thursday, giving Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli a rest.
Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka holds the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 1, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal confident they can add 3-4 years to Bukayo Saka’s contract

Arsenal are confident that they can strike a deal to extend Bukayo Saka's contract by at least another three or four years, according to a report.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND: Fabio Viera of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side's third goal with Granit Xhaka during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Arsenal FC at Brentford Community Stadium on September 18, 2022. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

The 4 Arsenal nominees up for Player of the Month

Arsenal have named the four nominees for their latest Player of the Month award, but there appears to be a clear favourite from the early voting.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of England replaces Phil Foden of England during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on September 26, 2022. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Every result for Arsenal’s internationals in September

13 Arsenal players were called up for the international break in September, with 10 featuring on the pitch. Let's take a look at their results.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of England replaces Phil Foden of England during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on September 26, 2022. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

England display proves Arsenal fans right on 3 players

Bukayo Saka helped turn around a certain defeat with England on Monday, only missing out on the win due to a goalkeeping error.
Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Emirates Stadium Arsenal s Bukayo Saka is interviewed after the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday September 26, 2021. Copyright: Nick Potts

Bukayo Saka named England Men’s Player of the Year 21/22

Bukayo Saka has been named as England's Player of the Year 21/22 and was presented with his award at a rather different type of press conference.

5 Arsenal players make Premier League Teams of the Week

Arsenal players featured heavily across the various Teams of the Week following a comfortable win over Brentford at the weekend.
England's defender Ben White (L) vies with Switzerland's midfielder Steven Zuber (R) during the international friendly football match between England and Switzerland at Wembley stadium in north London on March 26, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

2 Arsenal players called up for England, 2 excluded

Aaron Ramsdale and Bukayo Saka are in Gareth Southgate's England squad for the upcoming international break, but Ben White has missed out.
Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka (R) celebrates with Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (L) after scoring his team's first goal during a club-friendly football match between Arsenal and Sevilla at the Emirates Stadium in London on July 30, 2022. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal and Saka believe they’re now close to new deal

Arsenal and Bukayo Saka believe they're now close to agreeing on a deal for a new contract, according to a report.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal shoots during the Florida Cup match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Camping World Stadium on July 23, 2022. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Arsenal optimistic 3 key players will extend their contracts

Arsenal technical director Edu Gaspar believes new deals for Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, and Gabriel Martinelli are all on track before January.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal gestures to the back of their shirt after the final whistle of the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal goalkeeper named most impactful u25 in world football

Aaron Ramsdale is the most impactful under-25 goalkeeper across the 59 leagues assessed in a recent report by the CIES Football Observatory.
Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka reacts during the English Premier League football match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, north-west of London on March 6, 2022 (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka Top 3 for consecutive Premier League matches

On Wednesday, as most outlets focussed on Bukayo Saka saying he was confident he would agree a new deal with Arsenal, the Telegraph ran an interesting piece showing how the Arsenal youngster is treading a very dangerous burnout line.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their sides second goal during the Premier League match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road on March 06, 2022 in Watford, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Saka confident over new deal that will double wages

Bukayo Saka's new contract will see the Arsenal man's wages more than double according to a report in the Daily Mail which gives the same information as a report we covered back in July.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal shoots during the Florida Cup match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Camping World Stadium on July 23, 2022. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta gives update on Bukayo Saka contract talks

Mikel Arteta is confident that Bukayo Saka and Arsenal are on the same page with his contract situation, but it will take time to finalise.
Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka (R) celebrates with Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (L) after scoring his team's first goal during a club-friendly football match between Arsenal and Sevilla at the Emirates Stadium in London on July 30, 2022. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal player nominated for youth Ballon d’Or

Bukayo Saka has been nominated for the Kopa Trophy this year, the youth award handed out alongside the Ballon d'Or.
TERESOPOLIS, BRAZIL - JUNE 03: General Coordinator of the Brazilian national football team, Edu Gaspar, attends to the media during a press conference of the Brazilian national football team at the squad's Granja Comary training complex on June 03, 2019 in Teresopolis, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

New winger, Tielemans, Saka: David Ornstein gives Arsenal update

David Ornstein has given an update on Arsenal's transfer situation ahead of the final few weeks of the summer window.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal scores their team's fourth goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on April 20, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal very hopeful of Bukayo Saka contract extension

Arsenal are reportedly hopeful of tying Bukayo Saka down to a contract extension this summer, with negotiations underway.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal shoots during the Florida Cup match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Camping World Stadium on July 23, 2022. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Edu Gaspar gives update on Bukayo Saka extension talks

Edu Gaspar claims contract talks with Bukayo Saka are going well and the player is happy and comfortable with Arsenal right now.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 01: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on May 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal ready to focus on winger signing before deadline

Mikel Arteta is still hoping to bring in a winger to compete with and provide cover for Bukayo Saka, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Ben White and Bukayo Saka of Arsenal warm up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on April 23, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal make new formal contract offer to Bukayo Saka

Arsenal have made a formal contract extension offer to Bukayo Saka, giving him the opportunity to double his current salary.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal walks out for the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on May 01, 2022. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka sets his priority in Arsenal contract talks

Arsenal remain Bukayo Saka's priority amid ongoing negotiations over a contract extension for the young England international.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Ben White and Bukayo Saka of Arsenal warm up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on April 23, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arteta gives update as Arsenal step up Bukayo Saka contract extension efforts

Arsenal are increasing their efforts to tie Bukayo Saka down to a contract extension and they have no intention of selling him this summer as Mikel Arteta says it's 'a matter of time'.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Arsenal applauds their fans prior to kick off of the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on May 01, 2022. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Tomiyasu returns to London as 7 set to rejoin Arsenal training

Takehiro Tomiyasu has returned to London as Arsenal prepare to welcome back their remaining internationals this week.
ANDORRA LA VELLA, ANDORRA: Bukayo Saka of England scores the second goal during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Andorra and England at Estadi Nacional on October 09, 2021. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Gareth Southgate hails Arsenal star as ‘fantastic talent’

Gareth Southgate has suggested that Bukayo Saka is underrated because of his quiet consistency and quality all over the pitch as he hails him as a 'fantastic talent'.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road on December 26, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Saka urged to ignore Manchester City who deny interest

Theo Walcott has urged Bukayo Saka to stay at Arsenal amid rumours, that they've denied, Manchester City are interested in signing him this summer.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Ben White and Bukayo Saka of Arsenal warm up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on April 23, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Manchester City step up interest in Bukayo Saka

Manchester City are stepping up their interest in Bukayo Saka, though they aren't expected to make a move for him this summer.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Ben White and Bukayo Saka of Arsenal warm up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on April 23, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Ben White withdraws from England as Tierney targets comeback

Ben White has withdrawn from the England squad with an injury as Kieran Tierney targets a pre-season return from the knee injury that ended his season early.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates victory following the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on March 13, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s top-5 most popular player names on new fan shirts

Martin Odegaard is the most popular name on the new Arsenal shirt among supporters, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal walks out for the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on May 01, 2022. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka wins Premier League individual award

Bukayo Saka has become the latest recipient of the Premier League's Academy Graduate award for 2021/22, according to a report.