Ian Wright has named the best three players in world football, snubbing Bukayo Saka to include another Arsenal star.
Saka continues to earn high praise for his exploits at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions, and the English winger has been crucial to their rise under Mikel Arteta.
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Theo Walcott thinks Saka is among the best wingers in the world, but he has been ignored by Ian Wright when the former striker named who he believes are the top stars in the current game.
Bukayo Saka and Viktor Gyokeres celebrate after Arsenal defeat Newcastle in the Premier League
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Ian Wright names Arsenal player among best in world
Wright was asked to name the best current players in the world during an interview with ESPN.
He selected Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, former Tottenham turned Bayern Munich ace Harry Kane, and Declan Rice.
The Arsenal icon did, however, pick Saka among his three favourite wingers to watch right now.
Wright was then asked to name the three greatest Arsenal players of all time.
He picked Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp and Kelly Smith.
Arsenal look to repeat Bukayo Saka talks with Declan Rice
Arsenal are in talks with Saka over a new contract at the Emirates.
The winger’s current deal expires in June 2027, but discussions over new terms are thought to be advanced.
After Saka, Arsenal want to give Rice a new contract to reward him for his fine form since joining from West Ham United.
The England international still has three years left to run on his current contract in North London.