The Hale End icon didn't start the Premier League game against Fulham, but he did come off the bench midway through the second half and then, just seven minutes later, scored what ended up being the winning goal.
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It was a cameo that reminded everyone of just what the Gunners have been missing since December, and if they are to get past Real Madrid in the Champions League, it'll no doubt be in part down to him.
In even more exciting news, Andrea Berta seems intent on supporting Saka next season by signing an international star who'd be his dream teammate next season.
Arsenal's transfer targets
Following what is likely to be another season without any silverware, it's no surprise that the transfer rumours around Arsenal are already coming thick and fast, with one of the most significant in recent days concerning Matheus Cunha.
The Brazilian is supposedly another one of Berta's targets, as not only has he seriously impressed for Wolverhampton Wanderers this season, producing 19 goal involvements in 29 games, but he worked with the Italian during his time with Atlético Madrid and has a release clause of around £62.5m in his contract.
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Cunha reacts
Someone who could join for free in the summer is Bayern Munich ace Leroy Sané, as his contract is set to expire at the end of the season and has reportedly held "concrete" talks with the North Londoners.
However, with the German set to turn 30 midway through next season, fans might want the club to sign a younger winger for the long term, which is what appears to be happening with Nico Williams.
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According to the Guardian's Ed Aarons, Arsenal are currently "exploring a summer move" for the Athletic Bilbao gem, who has a release clause worth about £48m in his current contract.
In fact, he goes a step further, revealing that, as one of "his first acts as the club's sporting director", Berta has already "held talks" with the player's representatives.
Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams celebrates scoring their third goal
It could still be a complicated transfer to get over the line, but given Williams' incredible ability and potential, it's one worth fighting for, especially as he'd be unreal alongside Saka.
Why Williams would be a dream for Saka
When it comes down to it, there are a couple of intertwined reasons why Williams would be such a good signing for Arsenal and, specifically, Saka, with the first being his raw output.
For example, in just 37 appearances last season, the "world-class" talent, as dubbed by journalist Zach Lowy, scored eight goals and provided 16 assists, which comes out to a sensational average of a goal involvement every 1.54 games.
Williams' recent record
Season
23/24
24/25
Appearances
37
38
Goals
8
9
Assists
16
7
Goal Involvements per Match
0.64
0.42
All Stats via Transfermarkt
Then, this season, he's scored nine goals and provided seven assists in 38 appearances, which comes out to a slightly reduced but nonetheless impressive average of a goal involvement every 2.37 games.
Having a player who is this productive on the left wing will not only reduce the burden on the Gunners' mercurial number seven, but with how frequently the Spaniard scores or assists, he will likely see his own tally increase.
Moreover, the fact that he's so dangerous will force opposition defenders to focus on both wings instead of doubling up on the Englishman as they do today, which should open up space for the 23-year-old, which is the second reason he'd be a dream teammate.
Finally, according to FBref, the Bilbao dynamo sits in the top 2% of attacking midfielders and wingers across Europe's top five leagues, the Champions League and Europa League, for successful take-ons per 90, which again, should see him pull defenders away far more than the North Londoners current left-wing options do.
Ultimately, Arsenal should be doing all they can to sign Williams this summer, as his output is spectacular, and even when he's not scoring or assisting, he has the ability to make things happen, which will make him a dream to play with for Saka.
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