Arsenal trying to tie down Bukayo Saka with new five-year deal

Arsenal Football Club of England are trying everything to pin down Bukayo Saka to a new five-year deal amid strong interest from Manchester United and Liverpool.

Saka is being tipped as a future star after impressively filling in at left-back in recent games for Mikel Arteta’s men.

The 18-year-old has come through the ranks at The Emirates but only has 18 months left on his current deal, news that has sparked plenty of interest in his signature.

And after recent impressive performances, both United and Liverpool have both been credited with interest in the youngster.

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The 18-year-old burst onto the scene earlier this season as a winger under Unai Emery but, due to an injury crisis, he has filled in at left-back more recently.

Saka has been a revelation there and it is a testament to his good performances that sorting his contract is viewed by fans as just as much a priority as resolving Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s future.

However, the report has it that Arsenal are set to offer Saka a new five-year contract to make sure they keep him at the Emirates.

Despite his tender age, Saka has made 27 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners this season, netting three goals and providing an impressive nine assists.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are reported to be readying an approach to sign Sassuolo striker Domenico Berardi over the summer after stepping up their interest in the Italian.

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The 25-year-old has been a revelation for the Serie A side this season and is enjoying his most productive season to date, having netted nine times and created five more from the 20 appearances he has made so far.