Simon Jordan claims Arsenal star Bukayo Saka will follow Raheem Sterling’s career path rather than becoming a ‘world-beater’

Simon Jordan believes that Bukayo Saka's career path is more likely to emulate that of Raheem Sterling.

It was revealed on Tuesday that Saka has signed a new long-term deal at Arsenal until 2027.

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The 21-year-old has emerged as one of the Gunners' most important players in recent seasons and could be set for huge success in the future.

Many have tipped him to become one of the best players in the world, but Jordan does not believe he will reach such a status.

Reports say that with bonuses, Saka will be earning around a whopping £280,000-a-week at Arsenal.

Speaking on White and Jordan, Jordan said: "This boy is on a journey. If you talk to Arsenal fans, I've got a lot of them that are my mates, think he's going to be the second coming.

"I have my reservations. I think he might follow the path of Sterling, and be a very good player but not be the world-class, world-beater that people think he might be."

Sterling made a name for himself at Liverpool before completing a move to Manchester City in 2015.

The 28-year-old won four Premier League titles at the club and despite making a limited impact since his move to Chelsea last summer, he continues to play at the top of the game.

When talking about Saka's huge reported wages, Jordan added: "It's like the Wilfried Zaha argument.

Jordan added: "We're talking about Zaha coming out of contract at 31 years of age and [Crystal] Palace potentially offering him £200,000-a-week and people scratching their head.

"The alternative is you let him go, you pay someone that's £50million to replace him and you've got to pay the fella £200,000-a-week anyway because that's the salary of a £50million footballer.

"He must have, Arsenal are quite good at this. He must be wrapped with the right people around him to not allow this huge economic benefit that he's going to get to distract him from his evolution as a footballer."

Saka has scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists in all competitions for Arsenal this season.

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Saka has scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists in all competitions for Arsenal this season.

Most of his contributions have come in the Premier League as the Gunners launched their title challenge, only for City to claim their third consecutive crown.

The 21-year-old has 26 England caps to his name and has been included in Gareth Southgate's latest squad for the Three Lions' upcoming Euro 2024 qualifier against Malta and North Macedonia.