Arsenal have offered their captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang a new deal with improved terms to ward off interest, as per reports in L’Equipe(via Daily Mail).
The 30-year-old has been one of the best players for the North London club ever since he made his move in January of 2018. He has proven to be a reliable goal scorer and has 61 goals to his name in just 97 games.
The forward’s performances were rewarded with the captaincy back in November. The striker has only one year left on his current deal and has not yet agreed to an extension.
This has led to interest from clubs such as PSG who want to take him off the hands of the North Londoners but according to L’Equipe, the Gabon international has now received a new contract offer from Arsenal as they try to avoid a protracted transfer saga.
It further claims that Champions League football could be a serious lure for the striker. The Emirates club are in a position where they might not make it back to the Champions League. PSG believe that a fee between £36m and £45m would be enough to convince Arsenal to let go of their captain.
The Gabonese forward is absolutely vital to whatever success Arsenal hope to achieve. Under new manager Mikel Arteta, he has been playing in an unfamiliar left-wing position but he is still able to chip in with goals. What further showcases his leadership skills is the fact he regularly helps out his full-back to maintain the defensive shape.
Whatever decision the Gunners take with regards to his contract, it is important to keep the best interests of the club in mind. Aubameyang is the type of player you need if you are serious about making it back into the Champions League.
Fans will be hoping that the captain pledges his future to the club and not look elsewhere. We should be getting more news about this once the season resumes and the onus will be on Aubameyang to help maintain Arsenal’s interest in the Premier League as well as the FA Cup.
