Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterArsenal winger Bukayo Saka could be set for a big change, with a superstar in his position on the Gunners' radar.The England international has been a talismanic figure at the Emirates Stadium almost since his breakthrough, starting life as a left-back before making the move further forward to lead Arsenal to a first Premier League title in 22 years this summer.But with a succession of injuries having taken their toll on Saka, manager Mikel Arteta appears to be alert to the opportunity of bringing in a superstar to take the right-wing slot for the Gunners and create a dynasty in North London.Arsenal monitoring superstar right-winger - so what does it mean for Bukayo Saka?With 300 appearances under Arteta, Saka is his manager's most-used player by a distance since the Basque boss took the reins from Unai Emery in 2019.The Hale End graduate appears to have lost a burst of pace and explosiveness out on the right flank, however, with some questioning the workload that Arteta has put on the 25-year-old's shoulders and now, Fichajes in Spain have reported that the champions are in for an A-lister in that role. You may like Everyone's wrong about Bukayo Saka's decline: statistically, he's still elite Trent Alexander-Arnold touted for shock Arsenal move - to play alongside England team-mate Arsenal looking to delay Mikel Arteta exit with 100m signing: report The report states that Arsenal are closely monitoring Michael Olise's contract situation at Bayern Munich, with Mia San Mia relaying that informal contacts between the Bavarians and the Frenchman have begun, from German journalist Florian Plettenberg.FourFourTwo understands that Saka is unsellable under any circumstance, with the winger having signed a long-term deal just this year but that any arrival of Olise could see Arteta evolve the Ealing-born winger's game.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Last term, Saka featured as a No.10 for the Gunners in the absence of Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino at times, and with Noni Madueke supplying the width outside of him, Saka impressed in a more central role, pulling the strings.In fact, this may well be where Arteta sees his No.7 in the long-term, with 16-year-old wonderkid Max Dowman a candidate to play on the right flank, too, and Madueke featuring on the left in the weekend's win against Leeds United.Arsenal are not alone in their pursuit of Olise, though they can offer plenty to the French international that other suitors can't.The London-born attacker began his career in the Arsenal academy and may well relish the opportunity to return to his home city alongside former Crystal Palace team-mate Eberechi Eze, with whom he struck a fantastic bond while at Selhurst Park.With uncertainty and transition hanging over some of the Gunners' closest Premier League rivals, too, Olise may see the opportunity to come to Arsenal as the most likely way to win a Premier League title in the next couple of years and potentially a Champions League, if Arteta's side can go one further than they managed last season.Olise is worth 130 million, according to Transfermarkt. Arsenal host Lille tonight, as Champions League action returns this week.TOPICSBukayo SakaMichael OliseArsenalBayern MunichPremier LeagueMark WhiteSocial Links NavigationContent EditorMark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge both past and present Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.
