Arsenal's Bukayo Saka continues to impress with his performances for the Gunners this season, and is widely considered to be one of the best young players in the Premier League at the moment. Irish former footballer Kenny Cunningham certainly seems to agree. The retired defender has urged Arsenal to build their team around Saka, while also claiming that the youngster could easily slot into any of Europe's elite clubs.
Bukayo Saka's rise to prominence has been quick but well-deserved. The 20-year-old has steadily improved season-on-season, and is already touted as one of the best players for the Gunners this season. The Englishman has scored 9 goals in just 32 matches across competitions thus far this season - recording his career-best figures with nearly a quarter of the season yet to be played.
Saka has drawn plenty of praise from pundits and fans alike due to his reliability and excellence on the pitch for the Gunners. Former Premier League star Kenny Cunningham, for one, believes that Saka is an outstanding young player around whom Arsenal should look to build their squad. Cunningham further believes that the youngster is already good enough to play for the likes of Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, and would easily slot into any of their first teams.
Speaking to Off The Ball, Cunningham spoke of the Gunners' young talent and specifically heaped praise on Bukayo Saka. Cunningham said:
“They have to build a team around those young players. For me, Saka is the outstanding one of them.
“Saka for me, he’s the one, he’s head and shoulders, absolutely outstanding. That kid could play for any of the top clubs in the world, he could walk into PSG, Real Madrid or Manchester City and the transition would be seamless, he’s that good.”
Arsenal believed to be in talks with Bukayo Saka over new contract
Despite becoming a fan-favorite at Arsenal, Bukayo Saka's long-term future remains uncertain. The 20-year-old's current contract is set to expire in the summer of 2024, and no new deal has been agreed upon yet.
Several recent reports have claimed that the Gunners are already working on a new contract to retain their crown jewel. Saka is a graduate of the club's academy and is understood to be keen to stay. However, the young superstar will undeniably be on the radar of multiple top European clubs, who will continue to closely monitor the situation.
Qiutjagz
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absolutely right
Yes Bro
Qiutjagz
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The world needs more people like you. Sometimes honesty is better than loyalty.
I mean it's so clear...All Asensio does is give back pass...If he's not given any space to shoot,,he hardly even create any danger for the opposition...
Baaeknru
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Good dream team but am not much in love with Araujo and Tierney is a good player, Fabian Ruiz will make us deadly and fearful, Gnabry will be a good addition on that Nkuku position if no Leed's Raphinha
Tierney is good but he's injury prone and Sosa would be a better back up than Nuno, and I'll have both Nkunku and Gnabry.
Venbsuy
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Good dream team but am not much in love with Araujo and Tierney is a good player, Fabian Ruiz will make us deadly and fearful, Gnabry will be a good addition on that Nkuku position if no Leed's Raphinha
Kofihizzy
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but your a big club and can't even win champions league bit*h
I can’t believe you made a comment [Crylaugh]
mowakmoy
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He might for others but not in Madrid and Barca squad we have loads of talents under our wings and he will have to earn it to be in starting XI. And in Madrid we don't go by status quo over hype like this English pundits does to its home grown players we keep merit and deserving first not over names.
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u are not even a real Madrid fan for comparing Saka to those two players
mowakmoy
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I'm a Madrid fan but Saka is currently better than Asensio and Rodrigo for our right flank ...
absolutely right
Baaeknru
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What The Formation is This 😡🥵🥵
that's a next season dream team
fidadmoryz
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What The Formation is This 😡🥵🥵
Yizabimpr
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Snuck in PSG as if they are a top club [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
but your a big club and can't even win champions league bit*h
Slim2dor
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I'd pick him over Asensio and Rodrygo. Next season with Mbappé and Vinícius, he'd have no chance.
No doubt Saka’ talent.
Baaeknru
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Gunners4ever❤
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Bro Saka is talented, come on give him some credit
Thank you
Gunners4ever❤
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He would have a chance on the RW, I wouldn’t say he would just walk in the Real Madrid line up.
I'd pick him over Asensio and Rodrygo. Next season with Mbappé and Vinícius, he'd have no chance.
Pubabeipry
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if he joins city he will be a better player than Mahrez under the mentorship of a tactician like pep. period
Who is supplying you with weed😏😏😏
Fudalmpr
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Saka we are on you!!!
Sidharth_2_0
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Snuck in PSG as if they are a top club [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Slim2dor
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you don't have a brain.. saka will comfortably be a starter in real Madrid ahead of Rodrigo because he's left footer and he can play both sides and he's so good.. why do you think he plays first in England ahead of Sancho and rashford because he's left
I don’t think he would be “comfortably” starter for Real Madrid but he would definitely have a chance.
Slim2dor
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He would have a chance on the RW, I wouldn’t say he would just walk in the Real Madrid line up.
Sergioramoshd
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Saka is also physically good but it's not about your physique but how you use it and he is very good in using his. He is also technically gifted and can protect the ball when on his feet. He is not that fast going forward but he is an intelligent kid and will definitely play a role in any elite club in the world. And don't forget EPL is more physical and intensified than la Liga he just needs to stay fit and he will thrive
That’s debatable la liga could very well be more tough than pl nowadays the pl turned into a possession game and most teams move the ball too quickly to be challenged this is a tactic used by big pl clubs if u watched us vs Mallorca on Monday you’d know what I’m taking about
KencollinsNjagi
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I'm a Madrid fan but Saka is currently better than Asensio and Rodrigo for our right flank ...
The world needs more people like you. Sometimes honesty is better than loyalty.
Dicimnosty
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Saka is far better than pedri,if pedri was to be at arsenal as of last season, would you know pedri??
Saka is my favorite player but I can't say for sure he is better than pedri but he is a real talent and can get better and better with age and maturity likewise pedri... moreover they are both playing at different positions amyways
Dicimnosty
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This one is affected by Russia invasion 🤣🤣🤣at Manchester city there's Mahrez, Bernardo silva.. Which one can seat on the bench for saka🙄🙄🙄🙄🙆🙆🙆🙆🙆
if he joins city he will be a better player than Mahrez under the mentorship of a tactician like pep. period
Dicimnosty
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Saka is not even up to par with Kubo that Real Madrid has loaned out because he cannot fit in the squad. How the heck can he walk into Real Madrid squad? Has this man seen Rodrygo and Asensio play football? Has this man seen Asensio qualities and his goalscoring prowess from outside the box? Someone should give this man a seat at the Bernabeu to watch these lads play. He wouldn't ever say this rubbish.
Saka is a better player than Asensio and Rodrygo and you're here talking about Kubo that couldn't even make the Villarreal starting 11 his when he was loaned out there. C'mon give some credit the boy is talented and would slot to any team and create an impact. I can't guarantee he will start in elite clubs but he will definitely create some impact there when called upon and moreover he is still a kid with age and maturity he will get better if stays fit
Dicimnosty
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That’s very very debatable he would most likely be pushed off the ball in la liga like vini and vini is stronger and I think he’s older aswell also with us in advanced talks with mbappe he will probably be on the right wing and saka and mbappe are incomparable
Saka is also physically good but it's not about your physique but how you use it and he is very good in using his. He is also technically gifted and can protect the ball when on his feet. He is not that fast going forward but he is an intelligent kid and will definitely play a role in any elite club in the world. And don't forget EPL is more physical and intensified than la Liga he just needs to stay fit and he will thrive
Sergioramoshd
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That’s very very debatable he would most likely be pushed off the ball in la liga like vini and vini is stronger and I think he’s older aswell also with us in advanced talks with mbappe he will probably be on the right wing and saka and mbappe are incomparable
alimama99
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Saka is not even up to par with Kubo that Real Madrid has loaned out because he cannot fit in the squad. How the heck can he walk into Real Madrid squad? Has this man seen Rodrygo and Asensio play football? Has this man seen Asensio qualities and his goalscoring prowess from outside the box? Someone should give this man a seat at the Bernabeu to watch these lads play. He wouldn't ever say this rubbish.
the problem with some real Madrid and man utd fans is that as long as a player is not from their clubs they always condem him at least try to appreciate something when you see it's good and remember not everyone is equal
Kattyranking
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are insinuating that he is better than hazard when he left Chelsea for real Madrid but still got benched
MUTINDO
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This is not hyping Saka got future in his legs... 😂🤣❤️🤍🔥🔥
❤️footballlover❤️
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Saka is not even up to par with Kubo that Real Madrid has loaned out because he cannot fit in the squad. How the heck can he walk into Real Madrid squad? Has this man seen Rodrygo and Asensio play football? Has this man seen Asensio qualities and his goalscoring prowess from outside the box? Someone should give this man a seat at the Bernabeu to watch these lads play. He wouldn't ever say this rubbish.
Bro Saka is talented, come on give him some credit
Zokapee
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you don't have a brain.. saka will comfortably be a starter in real Madrid ahead of Rodrigo because he's left footer and he can play both sides and he's so good.. why do you think he plays first in England ahead of Sancho and rashford because he's left
I will not insult you back, because your comment already shows that you are limited.
emmykalu131
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Saka is not even up to par with Kubo that Real Madrid has loaned out because he cannot fit in the squad. How the heck can he walk into Real Madrid squad? Has this man seen Rodrygo and Asensio play football? Has this man seen Asensio qualities and his goalscoring prowess from outside the box? Someone should give this man a seat at the Bernabeu to watch these lads play. He wouldn't ever say this rubbish.
you don't have a brain.. saka will comfortably be a starter in real Madrid ahead of Rodrigo because he's left footer and he can play both sides and he's so good.. why do you think he plays first in England ahead of Sancho and rashford because he's left
Zokapee
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Saka is not even up to par with Kubo that Real Madrid has loaned out because he cannot fit in the squad. How the heck can he walk into Real Madrid squad? Has this man seen Rodrygo and Asensio play football? Has this man seen Asensio qualities and his goalscoring prowess from outside the box? Someone should give this man a seat at the Bernabeu to watch these lads play. He wouldn't ever say this rubbish.
DSellu
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He might for others but not in Madrid and Barca squad we have loads of talents under our wings and he will have to earn it to be in starting XI. And in Madrid we don't go by status quo over hype like this English pundits does to its home grown players we keep merit and deserving first not over names.
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Saka is far better than Ansensio and Rodrigo on the right flink
Vitdlmoprt
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DON'T put REAL MADRID and psg in the same sentence. Show some respect.
ShubhankurSharma
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Not mancity, wtf? Real could use a rw like saka, psg can replace di Maria. But city have better players.
Qiutjagz
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kkkkk what a joke not in Madrid this is too much hype
I'm a Madrid fan but Saka is currently better than Asensio and Rodrigo for our right flank ...
kaaclorz
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why feel so??, Saka can feet in any club and play any role apart from the goal keeping role
kaaclorz
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no offense plz but who is Saka compared to pedri?? plz don't say that again
Saka is far better than pedri,if pedri was to be at arsenal as of last season, would you know pedri??
Rimcimopz
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Yeah he can walk to the Santiago Bernabeu or Etihad and watch them play from stands
Rimcimopz
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Ahah this made me laugh
Homckln
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in Real Madrid you need to bring more than enough bro
Pubabeipry
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This one is affected by Russia invasion 🤣🤣🤣at Manchester city there's Mahrez, Bernardo silva.. Which one can seat on the bench for saka🙄🙄🙄🙄🙆🙆🙆🙆🙆
Allanmalandu
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kkkkk what a joke not in Madrid this is too much hype
KHMMURU07
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He might for others but not in Madrid and Barca squad we have loads of talents under our wings and he will have to earn it to be in starting XI. And in Madrid we don't go by status quo over hype like this English pundits does to its home grown players we keep merit and deserving first not over names.
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And for your good info I never said Saka is bad I just state he have to earn it to be in it and yes Saka is a class player and has potential and pray he is never go or come across someone negative as you people in his career
KHMMURU07
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Racist 💔
Before you comment learn to educate yourself and not every attributes let's to racism
zowabetuy
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He might for others but not in Madrid and Barca squad we have loads of talents under our wings and he will have to earn it to be in starting XI. And in Madrid we don't go by status quo over hype like this English pundits does to its home grown players we keep merit and deserving first not over names.
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Racist 💔
madrid_dna
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So Pedri could be in Barcelona starting line up while Saka won’t right smh 🤦♂️
no offense plz but who is Saka compared to pedri?? plz don't say that again
zowabetuy
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He might for others but not in Madrid and Barca squad we have loads of talents under our wings and he will have to earn it to be in starting XI. And in Madrid we don't go by status quo over hype like this English pundits does to its home grown players we keep merit and deserving first not over names.
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So Pedri could be in Barcelona starting line up while Saka won’t right smh 🤦♂️
rezruz
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Leave the lad alone and grow and enjoy playing