Bacary Sagna says Arsenal have a ‘very young’ gem in their ranks who’s ‘absolutely fantastic’

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Arsenal cult hero Bacary Sagna has waxed lyrical about Gunners forward Bukayo Saka, in conversation with The Games Cabin.

Sagna says the 21-year-old has been the best player in the Premier League this season and Arsenal’s most important player in the title race.

The former Gunners defender also praised Saka’s consistency and stressed the Hale End graduate still has room to improve.

Saka has been one of Arsenal’s main success stories from the academy in recent years, breaking through to become a star for club and country.

His efforts this season have helped the Gunners remain top of the Premier League table by five points.

Arsenal also remain in contention for the Europa League, with their second-leg tie against Sporting CP on Thursday.

‘The greatest impact’

Sagna couldn’t sing Saka’s praises highly enough.

When asked about who he felt was the main man for Arsenal this term, he replied: “Bukayo Saka.

“He’s a constant threat whenever he gets the ball, he’s looking to create and be his team’s most creative player.

“Of course, many of the players in Arsenal’s team deserve massive credit as they’ve been really solid.

“But I believe the way that Bukayo has been improving, the way he’s been attacking, the way he’s been creating and scoring goals has been really important for the team.

“Hopefully, he can stay injury free.

“He’s very young, he’s going to improve, he’s a brilliant player already and I believe he has the greatest impact in this current Arsenal team.”

‘The best player in the Premier League this season’

The Games Cabin then asked Sagna where he ranks Saka among the best players in England and Europe.

“He’s been the best player in the Premier League this season,” he replied.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if Erling Haaland is crowned PFA Player of the Year.

“But up until now, I don’t see any other player that’s had a bigger impact on their team than Bukayo.

“To have that consistency, game after game has been absolutely fantastic.”

As if having one of the best young players in the world wasn’t good enough for Arsenal, there’s also talk that Saka doesn’t want to play for anyone else.

He is reportedly in talks over a new contract and things seem to be heading in the right direction.