Arsenal: Pundits discuss Aubameyang's transfer options
Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang insisted he’s committed to the Gunners "for now" as he addressed speculation over his future following Wednesday night’s 2-0 win over Manchester United. The striker played the full 90 minutes as goals from Nicolas Pepe and Sokratis Papastathopoulos secured all three points for Mikel Arteta’s side.
The build-up to the clash of the Premier League titans had been dominated by rumours Aubameyang might leave the Emirates during the January transfer window.
The Gabon international is understood to be unhappy about Arsenal’s inability to challenge for trophies and the lack of Champions League football on offer in north London.
Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter Milan have been touted as potential destinations for the 30-year-old, who knows his chances of a big move are running out.
When asked about his future after the win over United, Aubameyang made a point of insisting he’s content with life at Arsenal for the time being.
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Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang fired a blank in the 2-0 win over Man Utd (Image: GETTY)
"He’s got to be 100 per cent behind Arteta as a manager 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. 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. 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."