England's best players — bar the injured Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford, and Mason Mount — have all reported for duty ahead of the Three Lions' crucial showdown with Italy. This includes Arsenal sensation Bukayo Saka, who is taking a break from his club's title charge in order to represent his country.
The Gunners ace has been nothing short of spectacular this season, scoring 12 goals and assisting 10 so far this term. In fact, he is the only Premier League player with 10+ goals and 10+ assists this season, and is only the fifth player in Europe to achieve this.
Despite this, his brilliant form did not save him from banter upon his arrival at St. George's Park. As usual, the Three Lions posted a video on YouTube of their players arriving for international duty, with Saka enduring a hilarious interaction with Declan Rice. The West Ham captain joked about the winger's recent run-in with Kim Kardashian, who was present at the Emirates Stadium during the North London giant's UEFA Europa League exit at the hands of Sporting CP.
After that game, Saka and the well-known American socialite hopped on FaceTime and enjoyed a conversation, which garnered attention on social media. Even Declan took notice, with the midfielder teasing the 21-year-old.
— Arsenal Buzz (@ArsenalBuzzCom) March 17, 2023
"He's been on FaceTime with Kim Kardashian, bruv. He doesn't want us anymore," Rice jokes as the Arsenal ace comes over to greet the West Ham skipper and Manchester United star Luke Shaw. Check out this interaction in the clip below.
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Arsenal fans might like this from Saka and Rice as the pair shared a warm embrace immediately after. The Hammers midfielder has been linked with the Gunners, with Mikel Arteta reportedly prioritizing a move for the 24-year-old.
Will this brewing bromance between the Gunners and West Ham men be enough to bring Declan to the Emirates Stadium? Football and transfers are a lot more complicated than this but it is a welcomed sight for the fans.
