Arsenal prepare record bid for Saka amid Real Madrid interest

Arsenal are preparing to make Bukayo Saka the highest-paid player in Premier League history with a £400,000-per-week deal, as they fight to keep their talisman away from Real Madrid.

The England international has been in scintillating form alongside Declan Rice this season, and Arsenal’s hierarchy views retaining Saka as non-negotiable for their title ambitions.

Real Madrid have long admired Saka, but Arsenal are confident the improved terms — combined with the promise of Premier League title challenges — will convince him to stay in north London.