Arsenal: Bukayo Saka joins squad for training in Dubai
Arsenal want Bukayo Saka to sign a new long-term deal to fend off interest from Liverpool, Manchester United and Bayern Munich. The academy star has just 18 months left on his current deal at the Emirates.
Arsenal are keen to offer the England under-19 international a bumper new deal to deter Europe's top clubs from poaching him.
Saka has impressed in north London since making his debut last season under Unai Emery and has made 15 appearances for the Gunners this campaign.
The 18-year-old has attracted interest from Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester United as well as German champions Bayern Munich, according to the Daily Mail.
Saka's current deal pays around £3,000-a-week and the versatile midfielder will earn a big pay rise if he commits his future with Arsenal.
Saka has attracted interest from Liverpool, Manchester united and Bayern Munich (Image: Getty)
After Emery was sacked in November, Saka returned to the first team picture under caretaker boss Freddie Ljungberg and has continued to feature under new manager Mikel Arteta.
Despite coming through the Arsenal academy system as a left-winger, Saka has filled in at left-back for Arteta's side in the absence of Kieran Tierney and Sead Kolasinac.
Saka hobbled off against Burnley at Turf Moor but returned to training during the club's winter break in Dubai.
The teenager is expected to be available for selection for the Gunners' clash with Newcastle on Sunday.
Mikel Arteta has praised Saka's performances in recent weeks. (Image: Getty)
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Kolasinac is also back in contention having recovered from a thigh strain.
Arteta is pleased with the return of key players and believes the work done in training over the winter break will reap rewards when they return to Premier League action this weekend.
"We cannot be any happier with the conditions for us to train. We came here to work, it was like a mini pre-season," Arteta explained.
"I wanted to use it to work on our principles and our styles of play, and as well how we live together.
"There are things I want to implement together as a group, not just for the players but for the staff as well. It has been really useful.
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