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Arsenal Open Talks on Record-Shattering Contract for Bukayo Saka Following Sensational 7-Assist Start

Arsenal have opened negotiations on an improved long-term contract for talismanic winger Bukayo Saka, making him the highest-paid player in the club’s history.

By Julian Alvarez-Cole (Chief European Football Analyst) • Published: 2026-10-08 • Updated: 2026-10-11
Bukayo Saka salutes the Emirates Stadium faithful following a masterclass performance in north London.
Bukayo Saka salutes the Emirates Stadium faithful following a masterclass performance in north London. (Arsenal FC Media / GoalRush360 London)

<h3>Gunners Move to Lock Down Saka's Long-Term Future</h3>

Arsenal executive management have initiated contract negotiations with Bukayo Saka and his representatives, proposing a record-breaking deal that reflects his central role in Mikel Arteta's squad and staves off interest from Europe's biggest clubs.

<h3>Saka's Creative Masterclass in 2024/25</h3>

Saka kicked off the 2024/25 Premier League season in sensational fashion, becoming the first player in Premier League history to provide an assist in each of the first five matches of a campaign. His partnership with Martin Ødegaard and Ben White on Arsenal's right wing remains the team's primary attacking engine.