Bukayo Saka has been named as one of the best technical players in Europe. The CIES Football Observatory put together a list of the best performing outfield players in 32 European Leagues.
Players are ranked according to their performance level, playing time as well as their team and league sporting strength. Saka features as one of the best attacking profiles, along with Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, Karim Benzema, Robert Lewandowski and Vinicius Junior.
According to the list, Saka is the best 'infiltrator creator' in Europe. Thomas Partey is also rated as the best defensive shooter in the Premier League, while Alexandre Lacazette has been listed as the league's top 'target man shooter'.
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Arsenal are expected to offer Saka a new contract at the end of the season, football.london understands.
Head of football operations Richard Garlick is tasked with contract negotiations for all first team players and staff, although talks are likely to begin when the season ends in May.
Saka, 20, has a long-term contract with the club which expires in 2024 but football.london understands that a new deal will reflect his role in the team as one of the most important players.
Alexandre Lacazette, Bernd Leno and Eddie Nketiah are among the senior first team players set to leave the club in the coming months, which will give the Gunners added financial firepower when putting together a lucrative contract package for their best players.
