Teenage Arsenal Winger Bukayo Saka Fits Liverpool's Recruitment Profile

Published: April 25, 2020

Teenage Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is genuinely attracting interest from European champions Liverpool, Sky Sports reporter Vinny O'Connor has claimed.

The Anglo-Nigerian has a contract with The Gunners until the end of the 2020-2021 season and talks over a possible contract extension have been halted due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Though Saka is not a natural left-back, Saka has excelled in that position, leading to speculation that he could be invited to the England senior squad.

When asked if there were any truth to the rumours linking Saka with a transfer to Liverpool, O'Connor responded :"Saka, on the other hand, does fit Liverpool's recruitment model.

"Eighteen, already impressed in the Premier League, the likelihood is his value will rise, so it makes sense for Liverpool to be looking at that kind of player particularly given he's only contracted to Arsenal until 2021.

"However, would he get the regular game time at Liverpool that he's getting now? Probably not.

"So whether there's interest or not I certainly do not see this happening this summer, while Arsenal will continue doing what they can to ensure he stays beyond 2021."

The 18-year-old Saka has been involved in 29 matches for Arsenal's first team and provided ten assists before football activities were stopped in England.

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