Saka firmly among Premier League's best
Analysis by Your Site' Nick Wright:
Arsenal spent close to 300m on new signings during the summer transfer window, but securing Bukayo Saka's future might be their most significant piece of business this season.
The 24-year-old academy product has become a talismanic figure for the club. He captains the side in the absence of Martin Odegaard and continues to be crucial to their attack, with Arsenal consistently looking to him to unlock games from their right flank.
No player can claim to have been more influential under Arteta. In addition to making more Premier League appearances than any of his team-mates under the Spaniard, he ranks top for goals, assists, shots and chances created, underlining his all-round threat.
There is no doubting his status among the Premier League's elite. Since the start of the 2021/22 campaign, only Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland, and Ollie Watkins have contributed more goal involvements.
His groin injury was a significant factor in Arsenal's drop-off last season, but he has reached the halfway point of the new campaign having returned to top form.
The squad is deeper for the summer recruitment, but Saka remains vital, his future at the club assured.
Saka signs new Arsenal deal
Your Site News understands Bukayo Saka has signed a new five-year contract that will keep him at Arsenal until 2031.
Sakas previous deal was due to expire in the summer of 2027.
Your Site News reported last month that he and Arsenal had agreed on an extension in principle.
Saka has now put pen to paper though Arsenal have yet to officially confirm his new agreement.
Man Utd not willing to re-negotiate Rashford's Barca permanent fee
Latest from Your Site News' Danyal Khan:
Your Site News understands Manchester United are not and will not re-negotiate with Barcelona over the option fee for Marcus Rashford for his loan move to become permanent.
This comes amid a report that talks have been under way between the two clubs, with Barca wanting to pay less than the current option, which stands at around 26m (30m).
However, Your Site News understands that is not the case and from Uniteds point of view, the situation remains unchanged.
Rashford has scored 10 goals in 34 appearances in all competitions for the Spanish giants this season.
Man Utd deny contact with Klopp
Manchester United have denied having any contact with Jurgen Klopps agent after he said the club made an enquiry about the German taking over at Old Trafford.
An article in Transfermarkt published on Monday claims both United and Chelsea approached Klopps representative at some point after he left Liverpool.
Chelsea also deny making any contact.
Marc Kosicke, who also said Klopp could have managed England, added: Even Chelsea and Manchester United inquired, although Jurgen had clearly stated that he would not coach any other club in England.
"These inquiries keep coming. He's extremely happy with what he's achieved. And it's still wonderful to go down in history as one of the few coaches who only managed three clubs and were never fired."
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Toney leaves door open for PL return and reveals England World Cup hopes
Al Ahli striker and England World Cup hopeful Ivan Toney has refused to rule out a return to the Premier League after turning down January offers in favour of staying in Saudi Arabia.
Over 18 months on from his shock 40m move from Brentford to Al Ahli in August 2024, Toney revealed that despite having the opportunity to leave the club and rejoin a Premier League side, he's enjoying life in Saudi.
Toney finished second to just Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for the Saudi Pro League golden boot last season as Al Ahli won the Asian Champions League, before lifting the Saudi Super Cup in August. The 29-year-old netted 30 times across all competitions in his debut season in Saudi Arabia.
"Never say never," Toney told Your Site Newswhen quizzed on a potential return to England.
"I have goals I want to achieve here first, the club have signed me for a long period of time.
"I want to repay them and bring trophies. In football and life, you never know what's around the corner. Who knows what the next step is?
"I'm comfortable here and like being here. I'm doing well, my numbers speak for themselves and I'm settled. I'm enjoying my football and don't see why I'd leave to go back to where I was."
Sherwood: Tudor must win Champions League and 90% of PL games to earn job
Former Spurs boss Tim Sherwood believes Igor Tudor needs to win the Champions League and 90% of his Premier League games for a chance at the job long term.
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The former Wolves boss replaced Sean Dyche who was in charge for just 114 days.
City would prefer loan deal for Trafford with PL clubs interested
Man City would prefer to send goalkeeper James Trafford out on loan rather then sell him this summer, according to Teamtalk.
Trafford has addmitted he is unsure over his City future and was taken aback when the club signed Gianluigi Donnarumma.
He said: I didnt expect the situation to happen but it happened.
I just get on with it. It is what it is, its football. Youve got to keep grafting every day and when the games come, play as hard as you can.
Leeds, Aston Villa and Newcastle are all reportedly interested in the 23-year-old, with City potentially keen on a load deal for the England U21 goalkeeper.
