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Arsenal hero gives Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang transfer advice as commitment questioned
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly mulling over his future at Arsenal.
Arsenal will 'convince Aubameyang to stay' says pundit
Arsenal should cash in on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang if he is indeed no longer 100 per cent committed to the club, according to former Gunner Ray Parlour. Aubameyang’s future at the Emirates has been the subject of intense speculation over the last few months.
The striker has been repeatedly linked with a move away from north London, with it being claimed he’s desperate to play in the Champions League.
Aubameyang is said to be keen on playing in Europe’s elite club competition next season and wary his days playing at the highest level are numbered.
Parlour isn’t at all surprised by the Gabon international’s desire to play in the Champions League and firmly believes Arsenal should cash in on their prized asset if he’s contemplating leaving the club.
“It’s very hard to keep players,” Parlour said during an appearance on talkSPORT.
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He’s got to be 100 per cent behind Arteta as a manger and really give it his all if he’s going to stay
“He’s got to be 100 per cent behind Arteta as a manger and really give it his all if he’s going to stay.
“But if he’s 50/50, ‘I don’t know whether I’m going to stay or go’, he’s got to make a decision.
“The players have got more power in this era, so the best thing from Arsenal’s point of view is, if he doesn’t want to stay, try and get the best money for him.
“Try to get as much money you can.
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“He’s aging, he’s 30-year-old now and he’s not getting any younger. Are his best days past him?
“At the moment he’s the one who can score you a goal, though.
“He’s an instinct player and he’s been brilliant for Arsenal, his goal record is unbelievable.
“But you can’t keep unhappy players.
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“We’ve seen in the past some great players leaving clubs because they don’t want to stay there, and it’ll be no different with Aubameyang and Arsenal.”
Aubameyang, 31, has been Arsenal’s star performer over the last two years, in which he’s scored 56 goals and provided 13 assists in 89 appearances.
The former Borussia Dortmund man and his Arsenal team-mates will be back in action on New Years Day, welcoming Manchester United to the Emirates.
The Gunners will enter the match looking to pick up their first victory under the stewardship of Mikel Arteta, who was succeed Unai Emery as manager earlier this month.