Ian Wright names three superstars who could leave Arsenal in 'Liverpool-like' situation

Ian Wright believes Arsenal could lose THREE key stars including Bukayo Saka.

The Gunners have been transformed into bonafide title challengers under Mikel Arteta, with academy graduate Saka a crucial member of the side. But he has just over two years remaining on his contract in North London.

Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba also have deals running until 2027 having forged an eye-catching defensive partnership at the Emirates. But Wright fears Arsenal could lose all three should they not commit them to new deals sooner rather than later, in a situation similar to Liverpool.

“When you're talking about renewals with certain players, Saka, Gabriel [Magalhaes], Saliba, the way they're moving now, I bet those renewals are all going to be slow,” Wright said. “We're going to have a situation maybe like Liverpool with Trent [Alexander-Arnold], [Mohamed] Salah and Virgil [Van Dijk].

“If I'm one of these players, and their teams are going to be saying, 'Let's wait and see, we've got two years left so let's wait and see who they get in the summer. I know the manager has signed again but let's wait and see'.

“If they're not going to get the kind of players that take us to the next step, look at Saliba. Real Madrid would take him tomorrow. Why not wait and see what's going on in the summer to see the kind of players and calibre of player we're signing. This is what the people upstairs need to be careful of.

“I'm sure Mikel will have told them that because he's probably got the same kind of ambition: if you're not going to give me the kind of players I need, I'm not going to be able to keep the players I've got here that are our best players, who are now running down their contracts.

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“We haven't even got into that conversation yet about these players. This summer and who comes is f***ing vitally important to these players. There's a lot going on right now that needs to be unpacked by these people upstairs and they better get it right. They better get it right.”

All three of Liverpool’s current stars look set to leave Anfield this summer. The trio are out of contract in a matter of months’ time, with talks seemingly ongoing over renewals. Alexander-Arnold looks the most unlikely of the three to sign a new deal with the Reds amid ongoing links with Spanish giants Real Madrid.

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