Overview
- Football Insider reports advanced negotiations with Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber, with confidence inside the club that agreements can be reached soon.
- Fabrizio Romano says Saka intends to remain at Arsenal for the long term and that discussions over a new long-term contract are continuing.
- Multiple reports indicate Saka’s proposed extension is expected to be worth more than £300,000 per week.
- Arsenal are prioritising new contracts for key players before opening formal talks on Mikel Arteta’s deal, which could progress in 2026 according to club-focused reporting.
- Jakub Kiwior said his initial request to leave involved a “difficult” conversation with Arteta before completing a season-long loan to Porto with an option to buy.