Glen Johnson has admitted that he’d ‘like to see’ Bukayo Saka at Liverpool and believes the England international would ‘suit’ Jurgen Klopp’s side.
The 20-year-old has impressed for Arsenal ever since making his senior debut in December 2018 – the winger registered 12 goals and seven assists across all competitions for Mikel Arteta’s side last term and has a contract that will keep him at the Emirates until the summer of 2024.
Reports have suggested that Liverpool may be interested in a move for the Arsenal No. 7, but it certainly appears that the Merseysiders have completed their incomings this summer.
“I’d like to see Bukayo Saka go to Liverpool. He’d suit Liverpool perfectly,” Johnson told The Games Cabin (via Football London).
“But he’s playing well for Arsenal, and he clearly enjoys being there. He’s obviously a good lad, and you can see that from the way he interacts with other players.
“He’s still super young so maybe a few more years at Arsenal would work too. As long as he continues to stamp his authority there, then the big teams are still going to want to sign him.”
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Arsenal missed out on qualification for the Champions League last term which will be of huge disappointment to Saka.
Following his impressive performances and him becoming somewhat of a main man at the Emirates, he’ll be keen to be playing in Europe’s premier competition during the coming seasons and will therefore be considering whether the North London outfit is the best place for him to reach his potential.
He’s full of pace, works hard and creates endless opportunities for his teammates and you can’t help but feel that he’d thrive under the guidance of Klopp at Anfield.
With age being on his side, and also now a regular fixture in Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions set up, any interested clubs would have to fork out a serious amount of money for Saka’s signature.
It does appear unlikely that he’ll leave the Gunners this summer before it’ll certainly be interesting where his long term future lies.
Liverpool struck gold with this squad the last few years but if history shows you anything it’s that LFC won’t keep it up. It’s an aging squad that doesn’t have Manchester city money to screw up. You had a great run, this year will probably be your last at the very top and I’m not saying that to offend but this isn’t the 80’s and you need insane amounts of money to keep up with city and that’s not you.