Arsenal feel fairly confident that they can get new contracts agreed with stars Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, and Gabriel Magalhaes, Arsenal Insider understands.
It comes as the trio near the final two years of their deals at the Emirates Stadium, with plenty being spoken about in regards to their future.
Gabriel Magalhaes has been linked with a transfer to Saudi Arabia as interest steps up surrounding him and a possible exit from Arsenal.
Not only is the Brazilian rumoured with a move, but his centre-back partner too, as William Saliba is the subject of transfer interest from Real Madrid.
Beyond them, clubs in Europe are keeping tabs on Bukayo Saka’s contract situation as he also nears the final two years of his deal.
It leaves Andrea Berta some difficult plates to spin in regards to contracts, but one that already has a plan seemingly in place.
Arsenal plans for new Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes contracts
Arsenal head into the summer with plans of a big shake-up within the squad, with incoming sporting director Andre Berta prepared for some changes.
Plenty of incoming players are expected, with a striker, a winger and two midfielders on the radar at the very least.
On top of that, there could be other signings such as another goalkeeper and a defender to help keep the squad together and competitive.
The issues beyond that then relate to the current squad and decisions between keeping and letting players go.
With contracts, the main concern stems around the futures of Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes.
As they enter the final two years with a deal at Arsenal, pressure is on to get an extension sorted before they enter the dangerous territory of the final year.
Speaking to TBR Football’s Graeme Bailey about the situation, Arsenal Insider have learned that the club seem pretty relaxed over the situation.
The transfer expert told us: “When Berta comes in, deals for Saliba, Gabriel and Saka are pretty high on the agenda.
“Arsenal aren’t too worried, I believe there isn’t massively strong interest from Saudi for Gabriel yet, obviously, they’re aware of these players.
“I think Arsenal are fairly confident of getting these deals done, but there’s no massive rush; they want to get them done in the summer and get them over the line.
“That is their plan to get them tied down, those three particularly, to new deals.”
First new contract could be key for Arsenal in next project phase
With Arsenal going so close but seemingly so far from landing their first Premier League title in decades, there may be some questions over the next step for the project under Mikel Arteta.
While some players mull over their futures, the collective appears to be stronger than ever as everyone fights for each other.
As a result, one of those three players in the final two years of their deal could sign an extension that triggers a domino effect.
One star committing their future to Arsenal could make the others consider the same as the journey looks set to continue.
As a result, getting the first one over the line could make all the difference for Berta in his effort to convince everyone of the next steps.
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