Aaron Ramsey

Arsenal legend-turned-pundit Paul Merson has slammed the Gunners for criminally handling the contract situation of Aaron Ramsey. The Wales international currently has six months remaining on his deal with the Gunners and he has also been told that an extension won’t be happening beyond the summer.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Merson termed the Gunners’ decision as ‘stupid’ and indicated that they should not let a player of Ramsey’s calibre leave the Emirates. He added that the Welshman provides heaps of Premier League experience and replacing him would require more finances while the new recruit will need time to adjust.

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has been deemed to have reached a verbal agreement to join Inter Milan when the current season comes to a close. The Wales international has just seven months remaining on his existing deal with the Gunners and a probable renewal seems highly unlikely with the negotiations reaching a complete breakdown earlier in the campaign.

According to La Repubblica, the Nerazzurri are understood to have agreed personal terms with the former Cardiff City graduate which would witness him join the club at the end of the season. However, it is added that manager Luciano Spalletti would prefer working with the midfielder as early as the winter transfer window and this may tempt the Nerazzurri to agree on a cut-price deal with the Gunners at the turn of the year.

After Aaron Ramsey put on another sparkling show in the recent London derby against the Spurs, the supporters are starting to raise their voice to the Gunners hierarchy for the playmaker to be awarded an extension.

Ramsey who had landed at the Emirates a decade back has proven to be a good buy for Arsenal over the years as he has made many vital contributions and has helped the team win games, but his time in North London now seems to be up as Arsenal is believed to be in no mood to award him an extension, something the supporters are not very happy about.

Arsenal’s head of football Raul Sanllehi has indicated that the club had thoroughly analysed the contract situation of Aaron Ramsey before coming to their decision. The Wales international saw an offer rescinded from the hierarchy earlier in the season and reports have since suggested that the midfielder will leave on a Bosman when the campaign comes to a close.

Speaking to reporters, Sanllehi was recently asked the future of Ramsey with the Gunners and though, he did not mention the midfielder’s name, he gave a clear idea on the club’s stance on the contract discussions, he said: “I would like to avoid talking about personal players. It is more of a gathering of strategies and what our ideas are. What I can assure you is that any decision we take at the club of any kind, whether it concerns players or any other thing, it is very thoroughly thought through, analysed and discussed by different people.”

Arsenal legend-turned-pundit Paul Merson believes Liverpool should make an approach for Aaron Ramsey in January in order to close the gap on Manchester City in the title pursuit. The Wales international has just eight months remaining on his existing contract with Arsenal and reports have already indicated that the club are not interested in discussing a renewal for him.

In a report covered by The Star, Merson said that the Reds should attempt to pursue Ramsey in January, should they hold an interest in the midfielder’s services, he quipped: “If Liverpool want him they might as well do a deal now. He would fit in there and he would help them challenge for the title. Manchester City are a much stronger, deeper team than Liverpool at the moment, but Ramsey could help change that. Whoever gets him will be getting a very good player. He makes good runs, scores goals, and has the vision to pick a pass.”

Craig Bellamy is of the opinion that Arsenal have already lost the services of Aaron Ramsey, who came up with a brilliant goal during the weekend against Fulham. Ramsey is out of contract at the end of the campaign and Arsenal recently pulled off negotiations due to differences in terms of wages. Ramsey is also open to the possibility of an Arsenal exit, as he believes that he has achieved everything with the Gunners – according to Craig Bellamy. The former West Ham and Manchester City striker was a teammate for Ramsey at international level and play with him during the London 2012 Olympics for Team GB.

Bellamy is of the opinion that Ramsey will have no shortage of offers if he decides to leave Arsenal at the end of the campaign. The midfielder was already subject to interest from the likes of Manchester City and Barcelona in the past. Ramsey is expected to be subjected to intense transfer speculation come January, according to Bellamy. After having spent more than a decade at Arsenal, Ramsey also believes that it is time for a change. After joining Arsenal from Cardiff back in 2008, Ramsey has made more than 240 appearances for the club. His best season with the gunners was during the 2013-14 campaign when he came up with 16 goals in just 34 league games.

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has revealed that midfielder Aaron Ramsey has personally asked to be substituted during the backend of the Premier League clash against Newcastle United. The north London club secured their third-straight league win after outclassing the Magpies by a 2-1 score but Ramsey could not last the whole game as he was subbed in the 80th minute.

Speaking after the clash, Emery appeared to blame Wales boss Ryan Giggs for using Aaron Ramsey for the entire 90 minutes of both Nations League games and suggested that had played a role in the fatigue experienced by the midfielder, he said: “He played with the national team too much, today he played 80 minutes and he asked to change. It was not a big problem, but he was tired to continue. I think it’s no problem.”

Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has urged teammate Aaron Ramsey to stay put and sign a new contract with the north London giants. The Wales international has just a year remaining on his existing deal with the Gunners and talks over an extension are yet to proceed beyond the initial stage.

As such, there has been the speculation that the Gunners may offload him before the transfer deadline but Lacazette firmly believes the Welshman should extend his contract, he said:"Ramsey is really important. Aaron is there for maybe 10 years, he's a legend in the club so we have to be respectful for everything he has done. Of course, with his quality he can help the team to be better. He's an example for all the young players. Of course we need Aaron in the team."

Arsenal are reportedly continuing their contract negotiations with the representative of Aaron Ramsey, Sky Sports News claims. The Wales international has been with the north London giants since 2008 but the club remain unsure whether he would remain at the Emirates beyond the summer.

According to Sky Sports News, the Capital outfit are still locked in talks with Ramsey’s agent regarding a contract extension and they remain optimistic that an extension could be finalised in the near future. Ramsey presently has just 12 months running on his current contract and reports have previously suggested that the Gunners could sanction his sale, should he not come to terms over a new deal before the transfer deadline.

New Arsenal manager Unai Emery has indicated that Aaron Ramsey remains an important player for him next season and he is eager for the club’s hierarchy to sort out his future. The Wales international is presently the Gunners’ longest-serving player after having spent over a decade but his future remains uncertain with his contract expiring in 12 months’ time.

Speaking in a news conference, Emery highlighted the importance of the Welshman to his plans and admitted that he has been impressed with the midfielder’s application in training, he said: “This is one question for the player and for the club. In my opinion, I’ve said to Ivan [Gazidis], Raul [Sanllehi] and Sven [Mislintat] that I think he’s an important player for me. I’m very happy with him. For me, every day, every training session, he has the ambition I want. He’s working with a quality, the type of ability that I want. I want to work with him.”