‘Great Talent’ – Many fans react as Man City ‘step up interest’ in Arsenal star Bukayo Saka

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims the club have stepped up their interest in Arsenal attacker Bukayo Saka.

The 20-year-old ended the 2021-22 season as the Gunners’ top scorer in all competitions with 12 strikes, 11 of which came in 38 Premier League appearances.

Saka also set up seven goals in the English top flight during another impressive campaign with his boyhood club, who fell short in their attempts to qualify for the Champions League.

Saka remains under contract with Arsenal until the summer of 2024, and Mikel Arteta’s side are expected to enter talks over a new contract with the England international soon.

However, there are fears that Saka could decide to end his stint in North London should the club repeatedly fail in their bid to return to Europe’s top competition in the coming years.

Saka could supposedly ask for a release clause to be inserted in any new contract he signs with Arsenal, and Liverpool have been linked with a move for the attacking starlet.

Premier League champions Man City have also been alerted to Saka’s situation, according to the Daily Mail, who claim that Pep Guardiola’s side are closely monitoring future developments.

The report adds that City are not expected to pursue a move for the versatile Englishman in the upcoming transfer window, but optimism has grown over a future transfer following Arsenal’s fifth-placed finish in the top flight.

In reaction to the report shared on Twitter by City Xtra, Man City fans have expressed their thoughts and opinions.

“I’d take him anyday.”
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“Not many better young right wingers in football than Saka, I’d take him in a heartbeat”
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‘If Sterling goes, i’ll take him as a replacement.”
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“Perfect sterling replacement, i wouldn’t mind it.”
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“Sign him up next summer. Great Talent.”
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“Would be a good signing, Mahrez knocking on a bit now, can learn from him and be a great rw in the next few years.”
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“Good replacement for mahrez long term he will be there at the top with the other youth”
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“In 1-2 years yes, now not the right fit”
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“Not bad for a possible sterling replacement, but I would just keep sterling”
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“Very much depends on who leaves the club for me. As it stands, no. If we lose Mahrez/Sterling then, yes!”
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