Top journo claims Arsenal close to confirming two new contract extensions

For the last few days, we’ve been trying to picture what a perfect 2023 Arsenal summer transfer window could look like, acknowledging how different players could come in and give Arteta’s project the extra edge to clinch the Premier League title next season.

It’s exciting to discuss what the summer has in store for Arsenal, and as we advocate for those who could be signed, can we take time to advocate for those who’ve got Arteta’s project to where it is, and “preach” they are not allowed to leave if different admirers come asking for them? So how does Arteta make sure he doesn’t lose his top talents? He does so by offering them new deals.

Notably, there are talks about new deals being offered; Gabriel Martinelli has already signed his, and as per the Telegraph’s Sam Dean, Bukayo Saka and Aaron Ramsdale are closing in on new deals.

Dean claims, “Arteta wants to retain a young British core, with Bukayo Saka and Aaron Ramsdale both close to agreeing new contracts.”

The duo has been brilliant for Arsenal this term. Saka is having his best Premier League season; he’s in double figures in goals and assists with 13 goals and 11 assists.

Ramsdale has also been imperious for much of the season, having claimed 12 clean sheets in his 34 games.

But even as Martinelli, Saka, and Ramsdale commit, one may ask, “What about William Saliba?”

There’s so much uncertainty about Saliba agreeing to a new deal, but let’s take solace in the fact that he is in Arteta’s dream; how could he not be? Thus, Arsenal decision-makers will do everything to see him stay for a long time.

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2 Comments

  1. I hope Saliba is not another Nicholas Anielka, his posture, mannerisms and the way he acts emotionally reminds me of Anielka! Just biding his time to run his contract down. Arsenal should not let the contracts of Saka and Saliba go unsigned by the first 2 weeks of the summer break. Otherwise they should both be made available for transfer and use the money to buy world class players who want to commit to Arsenal.

  2. Make sure Martin Ødegaard gets an extension and pay rise also.

    Saka & Ramsdale both deserve new deals and that’s great news plus hoping Saliba signs also as he is a key component to this young Arsenal team. Kiwior has shown from yesterday that he is more than capable of stepping in as did Teirney for Zink so Keiran sale is a definite NO.

    Can see Holding, Taveres, AMN, Trusty all gone for something as we have Tomi, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior, Zink & Teirney. We need another right sided defender to replace names leaving above, Ndicka on a free is still a huge possibility.

    Declan Rice seems to be the main target this summer, could be a good signing BUT not for the money quoted, be smart to do a player plus cash deal. Maybe Eddie’s time has come as we pursue other targets in Attack? Reiss looks like he’s moving in also so needs replaced, Marquinhos & Flo need sorted also.

    I’d like to think Teilimans is still a target especially on a free transfer as Mo Elneny isn’t good enough and he’s better and more suited to Arsenal than Vieira who also need to go and let Smithrowe Battle with the Attackers when he returns Full-time.

    That leaves the Striker options with alot of money to be used and may needed to get just that!!

    Alot to do with ins and outs plus new deals for players and staff as we head back into Europe’s big Table

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