Bukayo Saka has admitted that seeing Emile Smith Rowe, Reiss Nelson and Eddie Nketiah leave Arsenal “wasn’t easy”, while Mikel Arteta stated he “really felt” having to let one of the stars go. Saka came through into the Gunners first team with Smith Rowe.

Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka, has admitted that he “misses” former team-mates Emile Smith Rowe, Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson. Saka has, however, backed the trio to “shine” in the Premier League this season.

Bukayo Saka went down injured against Tottenham Hotspur. However, Arsenal are confident he will return from injury in time for the Champions League.

Arsenal legend Robert Pires has shunned Gunners star Bukayo Saka in favour of Premier League title rival and fellow winger Jeremy Doku. Pires, who was part of the Arsenal Invincibles team, claimed the Manchester City man is a better player than the Arsenal fan favourite.

Robert Pires has bemoaned Bukayo Saka's lack of 'consistency' and 'experience' at the highest level, wildly suggesting that Man City's Jeremy Doku is better.

Bukayo Saka admits he ‘misses’ former Arsenal team-mates Emile Smith Rowe, Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson but has backed them to ‘shine’ in the Premier League this season. Saka saw his fellow Hale End academy graduates leave Arsenal over the summer,

This summer's transfer window proved to be another busy one for Arteta's side, with Calafiori, Merino and Sterling among new arrivals, while a number of others departed.