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  • EPL: Manchester City intensify interest in Arsenal forward Saka

    England and Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka is on the radar of  English Premier League champions Manchester city.

    Manchester City have stepped up their interest in the Arsenal forward.

    The Premier League champions are now closely monitoring Saka’s situation at the Emirates, as he heads into the final two years of his contract.

    And though any move this summer is currently considered unlikely, the Etihad club has begun showing increased interest in Saka.

    Saka’s current deal includes an option of one more year which will take his commitment to Arsenal up to 2024 should the Gunners, as expected, activate it.

    Securing the England international on a new and improved contract that reflects his rise in status for club and country was one of Arsenal’s priorities this summer.

    Born on  September 5, 2001 (age 20 years), Ayoyinka T. M. Saka is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger, left-back or midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal and the England national team.

    Saka is known for his attacking incisiveness and creativity, he is often considered one of the best young football players in the world

  • England forward Bukayo Saka reveals origin of Yoruba name

    England forward Bukayo Saka reveals origin of Yoruba name

    England and Arsenal forward, Bukayo Saka has revealed the reasons his Nigerian grandmother christened him Bukayo

    Saka who was born to Nigerian parents said his grandmother named him Bukayo because she wanted him to bring joy to the family.

    Saka, who graduated from the Arsenal’s Hale End Academy, said his father contributed immensely to his success story in football.

    “My grandma gave it to me because of its meaning,” he told GQ Magazine when asked about his Yoruba name ‘Bukayo’.

    “It means ‘God has added joy to my life.’ She wanted me to add joy to the family, so she named me that…Every time she called me, that’s probably what I meant to her,” he said.

    Saka who has been instrumental to the winnings so far recorded by Arsenal is full of hopes that the London club will make top 4 at the end of the season and play in the UEFA champions League.

  • Euro 2020: I don’t fear anyone – Bukayo Saka

    Euro 2020: I don’t fear anyone – Bukayo Saka

    Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka insists there’s no England nerves facing Germany.

    England will meet the Germans in the Euro 2020 round of 16.

    Saka told BBC Sport: “If I do play against Germany it will be the biggest game of my career.

    “I don’t know how I’ll feel on the day but right now I’m not scared of anyone.

    Despite his undoubted talent, it isn’t guaranteed that Saka will retain his place in the starting lineup against Germany, with Phil Foden in contention to return, while Jack Grealish will also be looking to return to the side.

  • Its official! Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka not for Super Eagles

    Its official! Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka not for Super Eagles

    Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka will not be playing for Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the future as he has been invited to play for England.

    The young Arsenal star, was among the new faces invited by Coach Gareth Southgate, to the Three Lions squad for the first time.

    England are scheduled to take on Wales in a friendly before two Nations League games against Belgium and Denmark, Southgate however dropped Mason Greenwood of Manchester United and Phil Foden of Manchester City.

    Both players made their senior debuts last month in the Nations League win at Iceland, but were sent home before the squad travelled to Denmark for an ‘unacceptable’ breach of COVID-19 quarantine.

    Southgate hinted they may be recalled in November.

    “They’re two very talented players. I think with what happened there are two parts. One is we have to send a message to all players in our teams at every age level that that isn’t how we do things with England.

    “But then we have to rehabilitate these two boys. Young people will make mistakes. I do a lot of work with the Prince’s Trust and they’re brilliant at helping youngsters get back on their feet when things haven’t gone right.

    “These lads have suffered now enough. We didn’t think it was right [to call them up], I think they need this period of reflection but then that gives them the opportunity to get back on their feet with their clubs, enjoy their football again.

    “They’re both starting to play well again, which is important. Then I can speak to them after this camp and then it will be just down to their form as to whether they’re selected next time around.”

  • Why Arsenal’s Saka can’t play for Super Eagles – Rohr

    Why Arsenal’s Saka can’t play for Super Eagles – Rohr

    Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has insisted that it would be difficult for Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka to play for Nigeria now ahead of England unless the youngster’s eligibility status is sorted out.

    Rohr stated this ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly match against Brazil on October 13 in Singapore.

    “On Bukayo Saka of Arsenal, it is not easy to invite players who has played already for England or other countries in the U-17, U-18 and U-20 categories.

    “It is very tedious and requires long processes to do so. I could remember that it took us one year before Ola Aina’s issue was resolved before he was cleared by FIFA and was eligible to play for us (Super Eagles), Rohr told Sportinglife.

    Saka has been impressive for Unai Emery’sArsenal so far this season.

    The 18-year-old has scored two goals and registered two assists in five matches for Arsenal this term.