There is increasing optimism that Bukayo Saka will return for Arsenal shortly after the international break, having been out since December. The 23-year-old was forced out of the 5-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on 21 December and has not played since.

Bukayo Saka is one of a number of senior players that Arsenal want to tie down to a new contract.Saka will have two years left on his current contract at the end of the season, which he signed back in 2023.