David Ornstein of The Athletic has been discussing the future of Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during a recent video on the Tifo Football YouTube channel.
Despite the Gunners finishing the 2019/20 Premier League campaign in a disappointing 8th place, on a personal level, the forward enjoyed an impressive season. In 36 league appearances, Aubameyang netted on 22 occasions and his average performance rating according to WhoScored.com was 7.03/10.
The 31-year-old’s contract at the Emirates Stadium is due to expire at the end of next season and with him yet to agree an extension with the North London club, understandably there has been much speculation with regards to his future. So, what has Ornstein had to say with regards to the former Borussia Dortmund forward?
“Will Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sign a new contract? It’s looking positive from what Mikel Arteta has been saying, but we don’t know for sure – and that is certainly someone that could raise money if necessary – but I don’t think that bridge is going to be crossed just yet.”
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Ornstein made reference to Mikel Arteta’s positivity with regards to the contract negotiations; however, Ornstein didn’t completely rule out the possibility of him being sold which may worry some supporters. According to Transfermarkt.co.uk, Aubameyang is currently valued at £50.4m which supports the journalist’s claims that he is somebody from whom the club could raise money if need be.
In all competitions this season, he finished as Arsenal’s top goalscorer by quite some way, as he scored 27 goals with Alexandre Lacazette coming in second with 12, that’s 15 goals less than the club captain, highlighting his importance to the side.