Arsenal will be sweating over the future of Bukayo Saka if a proposed FIFA transfer rule change comes into effect in the near future.
The England international has just two years remaining on his contract at the Emirates Stadium, putting pressure on the club to agree a new deal.
Bukayo Saka has been in talks with Arsenal over a contract extension, as sporting director Andrea Berta looks to deal with the situation before it is out of his control.
If the Gunners aren’t quick, then they could face a fresh problem in the near future.
A potential FIFA rule change could well impact Arsenal and Bukayo Saka, depending on if it comes into action.
Bukayo Saka reacts during Arsenal vs PSG
Bukayo Saka would leave for just £20.3million if FIFA contract rule change goes through
While Arsenal are looking to seal the long-term future of Bukayo Saka at the club, any delay could be costly if the rules change.
That’s because, according to The Sun, FIFA could be forced to introduce a rule where players can buy the rest of their contract value out.
Transfer fees could be scrapped, due to EU laws surrounding contracts and employment, which could throw the ecosystem of football transfers into chaos.
It would put a larger value on the length and cost of the overall contract, with the report claiming that Saka’s deal is worth £10.15 million per year, meaning his deal could be bought out for just £20.3 million if it was to go through this summer.
Fortunately for Arsenal, it seems extremely unlikely to go through any time soon, let alone this summer.
It means the Gunners have time to get their contract situation under control, with Saka being a key part of the plan going forward.
Arsenal contract situation is key to the future
With a relatively young squad still at Mikel Arteta’s disposal, it’s clear that tying down those key players to a long-term contract is important.
Gabriel Magalhaes has already extended his deal with the Gunners, but there are more players to consider beyond him and Saka.
Ethan Nwaneri, Myles Lewis-Skelly, William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli are present and future prospects who have dwindling deals that must be addressed.
If the landscape of football transfers changes again, then it’s down to Arsenal to have their best players on longer deals.
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