Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has sent team-mate Bukayo Saka a clear transfer message after the youngster dropped a major hint on his future at the club.
Saka has been one of Mikel Arteta 's star men since he was appointed in December 2019, and the 20-year-old is the perfect example of why academy players should be given a chance.
The youngster scored and assisted in Arsenal's 3-2 win against Watford on Sunday, and he has already made 99 appearances under Arteta despite not turning 21 until next season.
Saka has of course attracted interest, but Partey has sent him a clear message as the 20-year-old eyes his "dream" scenario.
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The England international has played almost every minute under Arteta this season, and Saka will be integral to Arsenal's top four charge until the end of the campaign.
Saka is also one for the future, and alongside youngsters such as Emile Smith Rowe and Martin Odegaard, Arsenal are being led into a new era, making it imperative they keep hold of their talent.
Following Sunday's win, Partey has hailed Saka as 'one of the best young player in the world', as he said: "We all know what he is doing.
"He is one of the best young players in the world now. I think he is doing a great job. I hope he stays with us for a long time and does what he can, and tries to take this team far.
"I think we are mentally strong. We want to go game after game and this is what we are doing. I hope we continue with this form."
Saka had been loosely linked with a move to Liverpool, and there were concerns that the England international may jump ship if Arsenal failed to qualify for Europe for a second consecutive year.
Arsenal are desperate to tie Saka down to a new long-term contract following his rise, but Liverpool were placed on red alert when he put contract talks on hold so that he can focus on finishing the season as strongly as possible.
However, Champions League football is now in their hands, and it's given Arsenal a major boost as Saka "dreams" of playing in Europe's top competition, as he told Sky Sports: "This is our dream for next year to be in the top four and playing Champions League football.
"You have to stay humble and focused for now, and think about it at the end of the season."
Arsenal currently sit fourth in the Premier League table, one point ahead of Manchester United who have played three games more than the Gunners, and they have an advantage over West Ham and Tottenham too.
It is now believed that Saka will meet with Arsenal in the summer to discuss a new deal, and with Champions League football looking like a real possibility next season, it's likely that the youngster will put pen to paper at the end of the campaign.
