Manchester City Reveal Stance On Bukayo Saka Amid Transfer Links

After securing the services of Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland, Manchester City have swiftly moved on to their other transfer targets in an attempt to reinforce an already star-studded squad ahead of the new season.

In recent weeks, the likes of Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips and Brighton & Hove Albion left-back Marc Cucurella have been linked with switches to the Etihad Stadium, but a report on Monday night threw a new name into the mix.

With the uncertain futures of multiple Manchester City forwards, Arsenal's Bukayo Saka has emerged as a potential target this summer, as contract talks at the Emirates Stadium have continued to stall.

Despite talk that Manchester City's interest in the 20-year-old had 'stepped up', a further report by the Manchester Evening news has rubbished such claims.

It is stated that Manchester City have in fact distanced themselves from talk that they are considering a move for the talented young winger. Despite Saka ticking a lot of boxes, sources at the club have said they are not considering him this summer, or in any future transfer windows.

In the Premier League last season, the England international continued his rapid rise, scoring 11 goals and providing eight assists for Mikel Arteta's side. There is no surprise that Arsenal are trying to tie down one of their prized assets - especially if some of Europe's elite are keeping tabs on his situation.

One major negative in such talks in the lack of Champions League football, however, due to Bukayo Saka's relationship with his childhood side, the Gunners will be expecting him to sign an extension soon rather than later and continue to be the club's poster boy for the future.

Manchester City - despite potentially losing Gabriel Jesus - also have Julian Alvarez from River Plate to come into an attack that scoring 99 goals in the Premier League last season.