could break the bank to keep at Arsenal. The 23-year-old England forward, who has two years left on his deal, recently suggested that he wants to sign a contract extension, .
Speaking to reporters ahead of the Gunners' match against Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final meeting, and there's 'no rush' to jump to conclusions over his future.
"For me, I want to win and I want to win wearing this badge," said the 43-cap England man. "I think it is pretty clear - and you saw when I came on on Tuesday.
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"I think they love me back, so it is a good relationship. . I don't think anyone is really in a rush.
"I have got two years left on my contract so it is pretty relaxed. Everyone knows my thoughts and ."
When asked about Saka's comments, Arteta showered him with praise. Arsenal's head coach said: "So humble, so simple, very committed to the club, obviously has very deep roots connected to this football club - and with a lot of other people here.
"So I'm very glad to hear that he wants to stay with us and win with us," added Arteta.
"He gives us a level of threat, connection and unpredictability that probably no other player at the moment can provide, especially with the connection that he's already built in and around the team.
"And he has the power to lift the stadium, which is something incredible, because shifting the energy in the stadium is something really difficult to do, and a player who is able to do that, that's a great addition, a great quality to have."
No more than a week or two later and Berta, who recently replaced Edu as sporting director for Arsenal, has taken the hint. According to , the Italian figure is prepared to make Saka the higher paid player at the club by offering him a £300,000-a-week contract.
The report states Berta is leading talks to extend the Hale End graduate's deal, which he wants wrapped up before the summer break. argue that Saka is currently the sixth highest paid player at Arsenal - earning £195,000-a-week.
It's said that Kai Havertz, who has three years remaining on his contract, rakes in more than anybody else, scooping up around £280,000-a-week.
