Arsenal in contract talks with three top stars including Bukayo Saka and Martinelli as deals run out in just two years
ARSENAL are reportedly in contract talks with three of their top young stars.
Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba’s deals all expire in 2024.
And Mikel Arteta is keen to ensure his brightest talents stick around at the Emirates for a lot longer.
Saka, 21, has been at Arsenal since 2008 and is a key figure in the side.
claims Manchester City and Real Madrid are both lining up bids for next summer.
But Saka has already indicated he is ready to commit himself to a new deal with the Gunners.
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Meanwhile, Martinelli has come on leaps and bounds in the past year to take ownership of Arsenal’s left flank.
He already has three goals in six league games this term.
And Arteta is prepared to hand Martinelli a huge pay rise to ward off interest from AC Milan.
As for Saliba, 21, he is now a permanent fixture in defence after spending THREE years away on loan.
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Arsenal began contract talks with the France international in July.
And despite initially wanting to remain at loan side Marseille, Saliba is now fully committed to staying at the Emirates.
Arsenal chief Edu is now in deep talks with all three players, plus their representatives.
The Brazilian is confident talks are all heading in the right direction.
And Edu hopes to have nailed down the futures of all three before January.