Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is one of the team’s most important players, and his status at the club reflects that.
Coming through the Hale End academy, the 24-year-old has quickly risen to become a player that the whole attack flows through.
It’s no coincidence that Arsenal’s poor form in the middle of the last season coincided with Bukayo Saka’s hamstring injury that left him out for months.
The Gunners will be hopeful that Saka can be the player to lead the team to glory for many years to come.
However, there is danger around the corner, as discussions surrounding his future are still ongoing.
There is a lot of value in the England international, something that Arsenal won’t want to lose, as the latest figures show exactly how much he is currently worth in the market.
Bukayo Saka’s true transfer value in the current market
Saka has just two years remaining on his Arsenal contract, bringing his long-term future at the club into doubt.
In the next year, his value on the market is likely to drop, as teams could sense a chance to land a bargain if the Gunners are tempted to cash in, while his deal dwindles.
According to the latest research from CIES Football Observatory, Saka is currently worth up to £94.5 million.
It’s still a huge fee, but it does put him below England teammates Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers in the list.
That pair both have long contracts at their respective clubs, taking them beyond 2030.
There’s no doubt that Saka would rank higher, given his current level of output and the room to grow even further.
However, that dwindling price is simply a reflection of the current contract issue.
It underlines just how important it is for Andrea Berta to get a deal done soon to avoid losing such a valuable member of the squad who would be hard to replace.
Arsenal face similar problem with William Saliba’s contract
It’s not just Saka’s contract situation that Arsenal need to worry about, as there is some concern for William Saliba as well.
The Frenchman has excelled since he made his way into the team, featuring regularly in a pairing with Gabriel Magalhaes.
However, Saliba’s contract also expires in 2027, putting some concern over whether he will sign a new deal.
Real Madrid have shown interest in Saliba as a long-term transfer target, and with that contract entering the last year by next summer, there could be some pressure applied to Arsenal.
With dwindling value as a result, there is a need for Berta to wrap up some new contracts quickly to keep hold of the core of this squad.
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