One Arsenal star has been tipped to join the club’s all-time greats, but only if he does one thing: commit his future to Arsenal.
Ray Parlour recently sat down with Arsenal Fan Reaction on TikTok, where he was asked to name the five best Arsenal players of all time.
To no surprise, he had Bukayo Saka among them, admitting that the star boy is already on par with club icons Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Tony Adams and Liam Brady.
Saka among the best Gunners of all time
To the amusement of many Gooners, Parlour even suggested that Saka has surpassed Ian Wright and Patrick Vieira in the conversation about Arsenal’s greatest-ever players.
“I’d say Saka at the moment,” Parlour said. “He could, potentially, be there. He’s going to break all the records, appearances, if he stays at Arsenal.”
While it’s hard to argue against those claims, Saka still has more to prove before he can truly be called an Arsenal legend. His individual brilliance is there for all to see – the goals, the assists, the moments of magic – but they will mean little if he fails to guide Arsenal to major honours.
To truly cement his legacy, Saka must lead the club to silverware. Whether it is the Premier League, the Champions League, or both, only then will his place among the greats be beyond question.
A subdued start to the season
That said, it is not widely discussed, but Arsenal’s No.7 has not quite hit top gear this campaign. Injuries have played their part, but he still needs to raise his level. His showing against Burnley, in particular, was far from convincing.
We all know what he is capable of. If he gets fired up, Saka could single-handedly drive Arsenal to the title and end the club’s 22-year wait for a league crown.
Still, as Parlour rightly points out, Saka can only become an Arsenal legend if he stays loyal and resists the lure of a big-money move elsewhere. He must avoid the temptation of a 2012-style Robin van Persie exit.
There has been talk of a new deal for the winger, and fans will be hoping that it gets done soon.
What do you think, Gooners? Can Saka go on to join Arsenal’s all-time greats?
Daniel O
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I’m a Goonner, but I must be honest with everybody that Saka is greatly over hyped. I raised that alarm on Odegaard but nobody listened to my cries. I’m vindicated now that speculations are rift that he ( Odegaard) will be shipped out in January 2026
Saka is a good player but not at that level we rate him. He always disappears on that right of attack against big oppositions. Ten times he started on the right against Man City, we only won just once!, Season before last we beat Man City 1 nil, Gabriel Jesus started on the right and that of last season we hammered them 5 -1, Martinelli started from the right of attack. Unfortunately, Arteta hates Martinelli, which is another big problem the club is secretly encountering . His beloved Trossard never lift up his game against big oppositions.
We need Semenyo to compete with Saka on the right while Martinelli and Madueke rotates on the left.
I support the retaining of Saka, but he’s not what we think he is against big clubs, especially if he starts on the right.
SPOT ON! Saka is a winger: with very little speed; loses possessions frequently; easily tackled; poor big stage record; one on one against any gk he is often miss than hit; AND every contract renewal with him is a nightmare! Saka wants to be the highest paid player in the Club! KSE should seriously put Saka on a 100 million market tag ASAP.
You need to watch saka more
A great player with lots of potential, but let’s stay tethered to reality. To place him in a category alongside Henry, Adams, Vieira, Bergkamp is overhyping the young man.
To put Saka in that list, compared to what those above have achieved, is nonsense. Invincibles, titles, multiple trophies, to say the least.
What about Henry as our leading scorer, and one of the greatest to ever play in the premier league? What has Saka done to be mentioned alongside Henry?
To mention Saka alongside Adams or Bergkamp after what they have done at Arsenal is almost a disservice to them.
Saka is a great player with the POTENTIAL to be among our greats, but no way do I place him among those legends when he has accomplished so little with our club compared to the greats.
Overhyping our players before they accomplish anything of merit or lasting significance gets to be a bit much at times, even as a supporter.
Is Rice the next one now? How about Saliba or Gabriel? Soon we will be placing Timber alongside Ashley Cole, if Saka is being talked about with Henry.