The reason why Lacazette and Aubameyang rejected new Arsenal contract talks

Arsenal have been sweating on the future of their attacking duo Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

The Gunners have been looking to tie them to a new deal for some time now, but the pair have refused to discuss an extension.

Aubameyang has been linked with a move away with both Real Madrid and Barcelona keen to add him to their squad following Arsenal’s struggles.

Reports from Metro Sport claims that the Gunners have spent the last six months trying to convince the duo to sign new deals.

However, both players made it clear to them they won’t sign an extension if Unai Emery remained at the helm.

Arsenal were an underperforming side for some time under Unai Emery, but the club’s board decided to afford the former PSG boss more time.

They finally decided to fire him after he completed a run of seven games in all competitions without recording a win.

They have now installed Freddie Ljungberg as their new manager, fans will be hoping that Aubameyang and Lacazette can now commit their future to them.

Aubameyang has already scored eight league goals for the Gunners this season while Lacazette who has just returned to fitness scored the Gunners two goals in their game against Southampton at the weekend.