Securing the future of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is one of Arsenal’s top priorities this summer.
The club captain is arguably the most important member of Mikel Arteta’s side at the moment.
His 19 Premier League goals this season is one of the reasons why the Gunners are still in the race for the European places.
He will be out of contract at the end of next season and the club has been trying their best to get him on a new deal as soon as they can.
The striker also hinted recently that his future is in the club’s hands, a statement that seems to show that he is ready to remain at the club.
He was having an Instagram Live video with his brother recently and seemed to drop yet another hint that he was staying at the Emirates as reported in the Sun.
A fan commented that he should blink to prove that he would be signing a new deal to remain at the Emirates and the striker blinked.
A number of Arsenal fans responded, some with hopes, some weren’t convinced anyway.
One tweeted: “Done deal.”
Another messaged: “It’s the hope that kills ya.”
A third added: “LOLLLLL THE WAY HE BLINK LMAOOOO.”
Arteta effect. Google Arteta quotes from City players, you will see nothing but praise. Sane holds Arteta in higher esteem than Pep for instance and credits him more than Pep with his personal growth. Sterling is glowing. He was influential on Zinchenko and Delph learning new positions. We now have multiple quotes from our own players too in that regard. He’s a top level coach and we got so so lucky especially considering most fans thought he wasn’t captain material when he was with us in the 1st place never mind management material.
Still not counting my chickens because financials are involved. Arsenal know what price we can get for him and what wages hes demanding there is a trade off there. Arteta wants him but not at any price.
Should add we can’t replace him short-term if he goes but that still has a price attached.
Strikers who can consistently deliver in the PL are hard to find. We have one of the best as he’s proven, so resigning him is a no-brainer for me.
Auba is rarely injured, delivers goals, seems a solid teammate so hope they get the deal done. Move Laca if possible if wages are an issue. As far as age, Auba still has ability and won’t drop off horrendously
The man is played as a left winger with big defensive responsibilities and still scores like a bloody forward, what else does he need to do to earn that damn contract. He didn’t use to involve himself in buildup play and defending for most of his career yet has completely adhered to arteta demand.