According to CBS Sports journalist Ben Jacobs, Bukayo Saka utilized the rumors of a transfer to Chelsea as leverage to secure a new, long-term contract at Arsenal.
I don’t think Chelsea can stop this,” he said on the Done Deal Show when asked about the Blues’ interest in the winger. In fact, when the last details of this arrangement are worked out, they are being used as leverage. Saka is thus invulnerable.
“Arsenal won’t transfer him to a Premier League competitor in the near future. Working with Arteta is a wonderful pleasure for the player; he’s in great shape.
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He was extremely moved by the Arsenal family and how they helped him recover from missing a penalty. Arsenal went above and beyond to boost his self-esteem, and right now he couldn’t be in a better position.
He will definitely stay once the terms are worked out, and Arsenal will not permit another club to step in. However, Chelsea are still interested and may try their luck.
According to reports, Saka is close to agreeing to a new, long-term contract with Arsenal, which will increase his pay to £200,000 per week and make him one of the team’s highest-paid players. Gossipinfo/Temitayo Festus