Edu is set to offer Arsenal striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang a new contract in what could be the Gunners’ most important move of the summer, according to the Telegraph.
Mikel Arteta has apparently urged Arsenal’s board to sort out Aubameyang’s contractual situation, with serious doubts emerging over the striker’s future at the Emirates Stadium.
Aubameyang has just a year left on his current deal with the Gunners, and if he doesn’t pen new terms, Arsenal may be forced to cash in on their star man.
However, Arteta is optimistic that Aubayemang can be kept, and Arsenal’s board are now said to be acting on his advice to offer the rapid Gabonese international new terms.
Arsenal are willing to up Aubameyang’s pay to £250,000-a-week, but the 20-goal forward is still said to be wanting to be given assurances that Arteta will be backed with funds.
Aubameyang enjoys working with Arteta, but Arsenal look set to finish in mid-table this season, and keeping a player of his quality could be difficult without European football on offer.
If Arsenal can keep Aubameyang it would be a huge boost for the North London club.
Aubameyang is unquestionably Arsenal’s best goalscorer, and finding a replacement for him of equal quality would be practically impossible.
The outcome of the current contract talks is likely to be pivotal for Arsenal’s chances of success next term.
If the Gunners can keep Aubameyang around then Arteta really does have a star man to build his side around, but if he departs then it could be a huge cause for concern.
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