Ramsey will leave Arsenal when his contract expires (Image: GETTY)
Aaron Ramsey is set to end his ten year stay at Arsenal when his contract expires at the end of this season.
There had been a new deal on the table for the Welsh international until the club decided that they wanted to move in a different direction, retracting their offer.
The 27-year-old was reportedly told this week in person the reasons behind Arsenal’s decision to let him move on.
Before that, his agent sent a bold message to the club asking for some clarity: “I hope that someone comes and explains to us why the option to renew has not been put on the table.”
Ramsey could line-up against Liverpool this afternoon and the Reds are one club who have been linked with signing him.
Pundit and former Gunners midfielder Paul Merson believes Anfield is a possible destination and he thinks it could happen in January.
"Arsenal are pathetic for the way they’ve treated Aaron Ramsey – and he could be playing for Liverpool soon instead of against them," he wrote in his column with the Daily Star.
“I don’t understand what my old club are doing. How can you let a player that good run down his contract like this? It’s a nonsense.
“It makes no financial sense to lose him on a free so they might as well sell him for whatever they can get now in January.
Paul Merson believes the star could move to Anfield in January (Image: GETTY)
Merson believes the way the club have treated Ramsey is 'pathetic' (Image: GETTY)
“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.”
Jurgen Klopp’s side will have to take three points from grounds like the Emirates if they’re to edge Man City to the title.
One thing that could prove key in the title race is squad depth and Merson believes a January move for Ramsey will give Liverpool’s chances a real boost.
“Manchester City are a much stronger, deeper team than Liverpool at the moment, but Ramsey could help change that,” he added.
“Whoever gets him will be getting a very good player. He makes good runs, scores goals, and has the vision to pick a pass.
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The Welsh international could move to Merseyside to work under Jurgen Klopp (Image: GETTY)
“He’s a proven player and because of his contract you could get him on the cheap while it will could cost Arsenal around £40m to replace him.
“Whatever happens, he will get a chance to see how good Liverpool are today. I can’t see anything but a Liverpool win if I’m honest.”
Liverpool remain second to City in the table on goal difference while Arsenal currently occupy fourth place, one point ahead of North London rivals Tottenham.