Mikel Arteta said he would love for Bukayo Saka to follow team-mate William Saliba by committing his future to Arsenal .

Sources told ESPN that Arsenal fended off Real Madrid to secure Saliba's services for another five years, with official confirmation of the defender's renewal expected next week.

Saka's current deal with Arsenal expires in 2027 and although there is no indication that the England international wants to leave, it is not believed that a new contract is close to being announced.

Asked if he is expecting news of Saka's renewal to be rubber-stamped, Arteta said: "I would love that.

"From everything that I know, he is a player that is extremely happy, and proud to have the role that he has at the football club.

"Things will develop in a natural way, like they a

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