Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka put in another excellent display against Brighton yesterday despite the Gunners suffering a 2-1 defeat on the south coast.
The 18-year-old hit the bar in the first half and was generally a menace for the Seagulls’ defence throughout the game. Supporters on Twitter were waxing lyrical about the teenager following the game:
He's the most talented player coming out of our academy. So so exciting. His intelligence on the ball makes him very versatile. He has made himself undroppable from Mikel's selections with his brilliant performances.
— A W (@invincibles_0L) June 20, 2020
We need to keep hold of this one. ?
— AMAFC. ? (@adammaxwell01) June 20, 2020
Most important contract to sort ?
— David Mawdsley (@DaveMawdsley1) June 20, 2020
Bags of potential in this young man
— BRIAN (@BrianMatonsi) June 20, 2020
Saka is player of the season
— Ferdinand The Jones (@FerdinandTheJo1) June 21, 2020
No doubt one of his best ?
— 〽️?️ (@AfcMP10) June 20, 2020
Saka and Martinelli should be starting every single game.
— Nick Pulice (@nickpulice514) June 20, 2020
He’s been brilliant this season, our best midfielder which is incredible considering he’s only 18.
— Pankajrai Karadia (@PankajraiK) June 20, 2020
Hes so amazing only 18 aswell he needs to sign asap
— ??? (@abdirahim35) June 20, 2020
Despite a number of disappointing performances from his teammates on the day, Saka can hold his head up high.
The player has been asked to play a number of positions since the arrival of Mikel Arteta as head coach, including left-back, right-wing and left-wing, and he has been more than up to the task.
It is now up to the Gunners’ hierarchy to tie Saka down to a new deal. The winger’s current contract expires at the end of next season, with the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund having been linked with the player in recent months.
