Arsenal hero Paul Merson insists Bukayo Saka deserves his potential new contract.

There's claims the youngster is set to ink a deal worth £300,000-a-week.

Merson told Sky Sports: “To be fair, the kid is very good.

“Saka is a big moment player. They are rewarding him for what he has done. He has done unbelievable for them.

“If they want to build, then they have to put their money with their mouth is. They have got to (give Saka a new deal) and fair play to them.

“The thing I like about this lad is, number one his temperament and he is a big moment player. He scores the first goal, the equalising goal or the winner. He never gets the fourth or fifth goal in a 5-0 win.

“He is absolutely amazing – I don't see a reason why he shouldn't (get the contract). He deserves it. He has been outstanding. If Arsenal want to kick on and be there for the next five and six years, then they have to tie their best players down."