ARSENAL have reportedly triggered a clause in Bukayo Saka’s contract to keep him at the club until at least 2024.
The England international, 21, has been linked with a move to Premier League rivals Manchester City and Liverpool .
It comes at a time when his existing deal is due to expire in the summer.
However, according to The Mail , Arsenal have now taken the option to extend his deal by a further 12 months, doing so before the clause expired at the end of December.
And a new long-term contract could be secured sooner rather than later following reports last month that Saka is set to renew talks with Arsenal .
Since breaking through into the first team in 2018, Saka has established himself as a regular in the Gunners’ forward line.
He has contributed 30 goals and 35 assists in 153 appearances for the club.
And his sublime displays have seen him become a trusted lieutenant for England manager Gareth Southgate - already racking up 24 caps.
He netted three times at the Qatar World Cup and was one of the Three Lions’ standout performers.
Upon returning to Arsenal , he has scored in both of their games since the domestic season resumed - with Mikel Arteta’s men beating West Ham and Brighton.
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Man City’s draw with Everton gave the North London outfit the opportunity to open up a seven-point lead at the top of the table.
And they dually obliged with a convincing 4-2 victory over Roberto De Zerbi’s Seagulls on Saturday evening.
Next up for Saka and Co is a clash with top four-chasing Newcastle on Tuesday.
They then take on Oxford United in the third round of the FA Cup, before the North London Derby against Tottenham on January 15.
