Arsenal fan favorite said to be interested in Liverpool move: Reports

According to reports in the Transfer Podcast, Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is 'interested' in a potential move to Liverpool.

Liverpool have been monitoring young wingers to add to their squad. Reds forwards Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane will represent their national teams in the Africa Cup of Nations in January, leaving their side short-staffed in attack.

To fill this gap and prepare for the future, Saka's name has been thrown in the mix as well. Reportedly, the player and his representatives are interested in the move if an offer comes.

The 20-year-old has already made a name for himself in the Premier League. He is a fan favorite at Arsenal and was named the club's 'Player of the Season' for the 2020-21 season.

After coming through the club's academy, Saka has already made 109 senior appearances for Arsenal since making his debut in 2018. In that time, he has scored 17 goals and made 25 assists.

He has been a key player for the Gunners this season as well, scoring six and assisting four in 21 appearances in all competitions.

Being a fan favorite already, it might draw some interesting reactions from Arsenal supporters if he does move to Liverpool.

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Why Saka moving to Liverpool from Arsenal makes perfect sense?

Saka won the FA Cup in the 2019-20 season with Arsenal. However, one could argue that he will have a more realistic chance of a Premier League title or even a Champions League title with Liverpool.

Arsenal failed to make any European competition after finishing eighth in the Premier League last season. They currently sit in fourth spot in the table with a four-point lead over West Ham United in fifth.

However, securing a Champions League spot will be tough with Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United having two games in hand. They are five and seven points behind the Gunners respectively.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are fighting on all fronts. They are competing with Manchester City for the Premier League title. Recent bad results, which include a draw against Tottenham Hotspur and a loss against Leicester City, have left the Reds on third spot, nine behind City on top.

Liverpool will also face Inter Milan in the Champions League Round of 16 and Arsenal in the EFL Cup semi-finals.

The Reds evidently offer Saka a better chance at winning silverware if he makes the move. Moreover, with Mo Salah's age and links with other clubs, Saka could get a chance to shine at Anfield.

Saka to Liverpool could be a great move for both parties, but not so much for Arsenal.