Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka would be willing to move to Liverpool if the opportunity arises, according to a report.
The 20-year-old is already a prominent name in the Gunners and the Premier League despite his young age. In fact, after his debut at Arsenal in November 2018, he has enjoyed an incredible rise.
Not only has he racked up a century of Gunners appearances, he’s a regular England international.
As such, Arsenal tied him to a new contract last summer. Those terms expire in the summer of 2024.
But interestingly, journalist Ian McGarry has claimed on the Transfer Window Podcast that Liverpool have shortlisted Saka as a possible new signing.
The Reds look to the future from the beginning, which has become a priority area. While Mohamed Salah’s contract It is the most pressing issue for the Reds, the contracts of Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino also expire in 2023.
As a result, reporter Duncan Castles added on the podcast that Liverpool seeks to sell at least two attacking players.
Jurgen Klopp’s men will get a transfer in January if the right opportunity presents itself. However, they are more likely to invest in your team next summer.
And Saka has appeared on Liverpool’s transfer finalist list. Castles and McGarry point out that Saka fits into Liverpool’s style of play.
Also, they could offer you a role in a team that fights for the Premier League. Saka has yet to play in the Champions League, but Liverpool would provide that opportunity as well.
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Furthermore, Saka representatives are reportedly “very interested” in the initial opening of Liverpool Avenue.
Still, Saka’s camp has also had initial talks with Arsenal about a contract update.
Arteta praises Saka’s potential
Saka, for now, enjoys her prominent role at the Emirates Stadium. He has scored five goals and assisted four others in the Premier League this season.
Two of those goals came in recent 5-0 win over Norwich, after which Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised the performance.
He said, “What I know, what I hope for is what you do all the time.
“He works very hard, he is a very humble boy and he has a very special connection with this football club.
“His talent in general is unquestionable. But he needs his companions, this environment.
“You need a cool head and a very clear direction of what you want to become. So time will tell.
Saka also played for England at Euro 2020, starring against the Czech Republic before getting an assist against Denmark.
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