Arsenal must be concerned about losing Bukayo Saka, according to former England striker Peter Crouch. Liverpool have been linked with a move for Saka, with the 18-year-old's contract expiring in the summer of 2021. Saka has impressed in a variety of positions this season, the latest of which being as a No 10 in the disappointing 2-1 loss to Brighton on Saturday.
Gunners head coach Mikel Arteta says renewing Saka's contract is a priority.
However, speaking at half time of the loss to Brighton, Crouch said it is a worry that Arsenal's contract chiefs have not found a resolution as of yet.
"I would be concerned," Crouch said on BT Sport.
"It's happened time and time again at Arsenal. I'm not sure who's in charge of contracts but it needs to be sorted out.
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"It's a surprising thing that they haven't been able to do that."
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is a big fan of Saka and agrees with Crouch.
"I totally agree with Crouchy," Ferdinand said.
"What's even more impressive about him is we've watched him numerous times - he's played left-back, he's played left midfield, right midfield the other day and today he played in midfield.
"The kid's producing anywhere he's been asked to play. It's great."
Last week, Arteta said the club are working on new deals for Saka and top-scorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
"We are trying, as a club, to finalise the deals that are more urgent and are a priority for us," said Arteta.
"The ones you are talking about [Saka and Aubameyang] - they are both really important, not just for now but for the future of the club as well and if the club has something to announce, they will do it in the right moment."
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