Fresh reports over the weekend claimed Saka is due back at the start of March. The Gunners are said to be targeting their Champions League last 16 first leg on either March 4 or 5, or their trip to Manchester United on March 9. But Arteta is unlikely to take any risks by rushing Saka back too soon.

Ben White could make his return from injury this weekend with Bukayo Saka also stepping up his recovery during Arsenal ’s mid-season training camp in Dubai. The Gunners defender underwent knee surgery in November having struggled with a number of knocks earlier in the 2024-25 campaign.

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Saka joined the rest of his Arsenal team-mates in Dubai as he continues his recovery from surgery, with the Gunners reportedly targeting the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie in early March as the most likely return date.

Though Bukayo Saka has joined the Arsenal squad for their trip to Dubai this month, he’s not expected back in action until March.Photo via Arsenal.comBukayo Saka was pictured joining the Arsenal

Bukayo Saka has given Arsenal a timely boost by returning to light training following his hamstring injury. The England winger, 23, hasn't featured for the Premier League title hopefuls since the end of December,

Arsenal have been without Bukayo Saka for their last dozen matches after the winger had surgery to address a tear to the hamstring in his right leg late last year