Unprofessional Arsenal offers a contract extension to the out-of-form Saka with a weekly wage exceeding £300,000.

In the early match of Premier League Round 31, Arsenal was held to a 2-2 draw away by the relegation-threatened Wolves, losing points once more in the title pursuit. Saka broke a 15-game goal drought. He is Arsenal’s prized player and Arteta’s star player, yet his current form is underwhelming. His style is very self-centered, showing little willingness to pass and support teammates’ scoring efforts, making him a liability at times. So far this season, Saka has appeared 34 times in all competitions for Arsenal, scoring 8 goals and providing 5 assists, which does not match his status as a key player. In fact, with Madueke playing as right winger, Arsenal might perform better and also activate Yokorese more effectively.

Against this backdrop, Arsenal has offered Saka a contract extension, officially announcing that both parties have agreed on a new long-term deal lasting until the summer of 2031, with a weekly wage exceeding £300,000, making Saka the highest-paid player at the club.

English players often tend to relax after securing top salary contracts, and giving Saka the club’s highest pay and a long-term contract during his poor form is an unprofessional and overly optimistic move by Arsenal. Saka’s technical traits have been thoroughly analyzed by opponents, and combined with his tendency to play solo, he is easily neutralized and reluctant to pass, which also strains his relationships with teammates. Should his performance decline further, coupled with his playing style, his position in Arsenal’s squad will inevitably weaken, and new signings will likely resent his unwillingness to pass. The highest-paid Saka might even become a new problem in Arsenal’s dressing room and a stumbling block on their Premier League title quest. What’s your take on this?