Roy Keane has shared that he likes ‘everything’ about Liverpool transfer target Bukayo Saka and how there are ‘big challenges’ coming up for the Arsenal forward, as he told Sky Sports.
The former Premier League midfielder added that Saka comes across ‘really well’ in interviews and he also feels the England star has ‘squeezed a lot into his short career’.
Saka has two-years left on his current Arsenal contract and the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City are lurking in the background hoping to possibly snatch the player off the north London giant’s hands.
But with Mikel Arteta in the Arsenal driving seat, he is building an ever-progressing side that is showing serious signs that they can earn Champions League football and go beyond during these coming years.
If that is to happen, then Saka will have to play a key role and that will mean having to sign a new long-term contract at the Emirates.
Nonetheless, Keane can be pretty critical of players, but the Manchester United legend likes what he sees from Arsenal’s ever-improving Hale-End star.
“Of course you do (need to have the maturity),” said Keane. “You have to be able to deal with the big occasions. Deal with the big crowds and big expectations.
“The big challenge for him over the years is can he kick on? Big contract and money. That’s where his family come into it.
“Every time I have heard him in interviews, he comes across really, really well. He has had big challenges with England and a lot of criticism that way.
“So, he has squeezed a lot into his short career. I like everything about him. I think if you want to play for the big teams, then he is capable of beating players and it looks like he can beat players easily. There’s more to come from him. But I really like the look of the kid.”
SAKA HEADING TO HIS FIRST WORLD CUP…
At Euro 2020, Saka played a significant role in Gareth Southgate’s side reaching the final against Italy, only for his penalty kick to hand the title to Roberto Mancini’s side.
That role could become even more important on the biggest stage of them all for Saka and a possible chance for the player to earn redemption.
It could be argued that Saka could be a starter for England’s opening game at the 2022 World Cup in November because there are a few players out of form.
Either way, there is only one way Saka is heading and that’s straight to the top of the footballing tree because his talents should result in him earning trophy after trophy in his career.
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