Arsenal make £50m call on Nico Williams transfer alternative amid private Bukayo Saka message
Mikel Arteta will have seen the majority of his Arsenal squad depart north London after the win against Southampton. Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard and Mikel Merino are just a few names set to represent their country’s over the October international break which will see Arteta work with a smaller group at London Colney over the coming days.
The Gunners head into the break without a defeat this season and off the back of four consecutive wins with 14 goals scored. Kai Havertz has been in fine form but he will not play for Germany in Nations League action because of a minor knee injury.
Bukayo Saka has also stepped up to the plate in the absence of Martin Odegaard as he was involved in all three goals against the Saints. With a two-week pause underway, Arteta and sporting director Edu may take some time to look at plans for the January transfer window.
Athletic Club star Nico Williams seemingly ruled out a move recently, though an alternative shining at Aston Villa has emerged as a target for the Gunners.
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Ramsey has impressed since the arrival of Unai Emery with the 23-year-old having started the last five games prior to injury striking in the victory over Bayern Munich. Muscular problems have plagued Ramsey in recent years which could explain Villa’s reasons for wanting to move him on with £50million said to be the asking price.
Saka private message
Bukayo Saka is undoubtedly stepping into a leadership role at Arsenal having captained the side on more than one occasions in recent weeks. Following the win over Southampton, Saka hosted a belated 23rd birthday party at his favourite restaurant Stork in Mayfair, as per the Mail.
Hosting duties involved delivering a speech with Saka said to have made an emphatic Premier League title statement. He began: “I am going to start with my team, I spend every day with you guys, sometimes too much time, but honestly, I love you all. This year, I really believe we’re going to win the league.”
