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.

Mikel Arteta has revealed that Bukayo Saka has a good chance of returning to action after the international break, following a three-month absence for the star winger.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty