Arsenal have reportedly pulled the plug on contract talks with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - despite the player's father hinting that he should sign a new deal.
Aubameyang has been linked with a move away from the Emirates this summer, with Manchester United, Inter Milan, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Chelsea all believed to be interested in signing him.
The Gunners hitman is second only to Jamie Vardy in the Premier League scoring charts this season with 17 goals, and as he enters the final year of his contract, Arsenal are concerned they could lose him for nothing at the end of the next campaign.
Negotiations had been ongoing over a new deal, but the 30-year-old is believed to want an upgrade to his £200,000-a-week wages - which could prove difficult given the financial ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic.
And Arsenal have now pulled out of the talks, according to the Express - with Inter reported to be the new frontrunners to sign him this summer.
The publication says Nerazzuri boss Antonio Conte is keen to take Aubameyang to Milan, and the Gabin international is reportedly eager to hear what Inter have to offer.
This is despite the player's father having urged his son to sign a new contract at the Emirates by dropping a huge hint on social media.
In a message on his Instagram account, Pierre-Francois Aubameyang posted a picture of his son signing his first contract with Arsenal in 2018, along with the caption: "You know what you have to do bro."
Arsenal are keen to keep their wage bill down, but know they face difficulties given the club's top earner, Mesut Ozil, is on a £350,000-per-week deal.
Gunners legend Charlie Nicholas has urged Arsenal to pay Aubameyang whatever he is asking for.
“I would say to him: ‘Is it money, is it the salary you're looking for? Is that what we've got to do to keep you?’,” Nicholas told Sky Sports.
“Because if he says yes, then Arsenal should do the deal, and that means come when the season ends or when we're available to do transfers, then one or two sales will more than justify what his financial package may be.”
zekacdmpz
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auba should stay coz we need trophies not being failures every season let his wages be increased
Dudabdilnz
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sell him
Vetbdemt
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Don’t stress yourself Aubameyang will sign for Arsenal
BenGud
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Auba is needed by Asernal but if he thinks otherwise get a good offer outside England.
He will become like Ozil
juwapz
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I have taken same time in this lock down to watch Arsenal matches during the time they were wining games and trophies,I discovered that all the men at the pitch looked to be mature enough and their fighting for the ball could explain the winning mentality they had. But Arsenal now and sometime back started the habit of selling players when they clock 28 or 30yrs however good he is to the club something that in most cases have affected the club's performance.
interAD
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u guys can't sell Ozil,so there is no way to keep this striker,so plz let him join him academy day's city which is Milan
Wearetheherd
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If we can get rid of that waste of space Ozil then we can keep Auba....
hupacorst
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plase arsenal dont sell him
Wuwdelnpsz
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If this is true, at age 30 if we can get a good price in selling him, I have no issue with it.
pehbipuy
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Arsenal fc, please don't sell him. Am not an Arsenal's fan, am a Chelsea's fan though. If you sell Aubameyan this season then be prepared to bee on the transfer market in the near future for a striker of less quality of Auba for more than over £150.
emeritusobi
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Arsenal is in a better position to decide. no need to make a huge financial mistake. 250,000 maximum otherwise he can leave no problem.
woubkmos
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good
zizkey006
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this is the same mistake we made with RVP . let Aubaa be given 300K . Sell Ozil mikhi kolisnac mustafi sokratis elneny Amn . Make deals of Ceballos and Mari permanent. Bring in Partey, Fekir and Upemencano.
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it's only 3 players 50M for partey 40M for fekir and 50M that's only 140M . selling players can earn us around 100M . it's all about planning properly 😉
zoyklmnpuz
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who is to replace him if he gos???
Cepbknpt
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we should a forward for laca when leaves like zaha or Fraser we can get on a free this summer put him left wing or Left midfielder and play auba striker and replace ozil with a creative cam and get a really good center back and we should get Thomas Party and at will get us back to top 4 or even on top of the league but we have to hope are owner can invest money into are team Arsenal
Charlesugwu
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Arsenal should first discard their contract negotiator. He belongs to the 60s. Is a known fact that success should be followed with a reward. Clauses in a contract are meant to protect both club and player, which is always lacking in Arsenal and one of the reasons they keep selling their best players
dee_59
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I hope next year Arsenal doesn't fight for a first ten spot. With Newcastle being bought buy a billionaire, European qualification is only going to get a lot tougher.
hukbceiot
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Arsenal!!!!!! you what to sell good players and then you buy average players shame upon you,but who bewitched this club? my God. you sell Aub and you buy who??????
Haecistuz
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That is why Arsenal are 9th...mediocre thinking
sekbcenrty
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Arsenal should up Aubameyang's salary and sell off Ozil as well Mustafi, Kolasinach, Matiland Niles and Lacazet. The proceeds from these players can help reinforce our defence and midfield with new players. Ozil's wage is heavy and he is unable to show corresponding performance.
Resdilsuy
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I'm more concerned that we invest NOW in our future. Make sure Saka, Martinelli, Nelson, Smith Rowe etc are on well-paid long-term contracts. Sell the greedy Ozil and average players such as Xhaka, Mustafi, Socrates, Elneny, Micky what's his name. Saka has shown that if you give youngster a good run they will shine. offer him a huge salary now. Give Nelson and Rowe Smith first team places, not just cups. Mally, 54 years a Gooner.
MrMeeeeeee
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Better to cash in on Aubameyang now and invest in Martinelli. Aubameyang is 30 now, better to invest on someone who can help the club in the long run
You talking about giving up your a player who will score 30 goals , as good and all that Martinelli is , he's no Aubameyang...
nutmegprince
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give him 250 or 270k if he doesn't accept he can go... a real captain won't need a wage increase to make him stay at his club
hopknz
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hopknz
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Better to cash in on Aubameyang now and invest in Martinelli. Aubameyang is 30 now, better to invest on someone who can help the club in the long run
vanlen
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Zuuacklopy
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With an attitude like this from the arsenal board, this club will never win major trophies. If the so-called owners are so bankrupt let them sell the culb and leave us in peace not in pieces.
Nihaelnoy
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Stop making the best player as our captain... We are selling our captain every single time.... Haizzzz
Wewabkmty
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Yes my bro Aubanyang should be given a new contract in Arsenal. we need him for now
Landimsyz
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Aubemeyang should not be playing for such a small small club its an embarrassment. .... a club that can't play in the champions league for 5 years consecutively. horrible horrible howlers and bottlers . #coys
When did you start playing European football? When people are talking to Arsenal, just bow your ugly head in shame. What trophy have your club won in the history of football?
davidlungu
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this is the same mistake we made with RVP . let Aubaa be given 300K . Sell Ozil mikhi kolisnac mustafi sokratis elneny Amn . Make deals of Ceballos and Mari permanent. Bring in Partey, Fekir and Upemencano.
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Arsenal were willing to talk but AUBA is dragging his feet and time is running out We continue following him and he could end up being a fee agent,,,, Arsenal must allow themselves to find a suitable replacement,,,, Time is now,,,, BRAVO ARSENAL,,,,GGG Gunners,,
Highburyheros
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My mates cousins aunts said that her uncle who knows his best mates brother who works at Arsenal with the nephew that the grandad of the niece told us that Aubamayang may sign a new contract
Highburyheros
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Boring— sign or don’t..
vaoceisy
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this is the same mistake we made with RVP . let Aubaa be given 300K . Sell Ozil mikhi kolisnac mustafi sokratis elneny Amn . Make deals of Ceballos and Mari permanent. Bring in Partey, Fekir and Upemencano.
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man this isn't fifa game this is the real world . aresnal doesn't have any money to buy this players
BenGud
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Auba is needed by Asernal but if he thinks otherwise get a good offer outside England.
Give him $350,000 he becomes complacent and the club is burdened by retrogressive players
yiwanz
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who told MU and Chlse that Auba wanted to join them? Arsenal is ready to listen to his demand and give him new contract. we fans support him so much still need more#
Hubdiopz
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Auba is needed by Asernal but if he thinks otherwise get a good offer outside England.
just give him $350,000 just like ozil
elnilsen99
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don't worry his Dad told us his is coming n he came. his dad is now telling us he will sign n we have to believe it he will sign 💪🏿
Andy_Mac
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Aubemeyang should not be playing for such a small small club its an embarrassment. .... a club that can't play in the champions league for 5 years consecutively. horrible horrible howlers and bottlers . #coys
Yeah you're right. He should join a big club like Spurs. Oh wait....they don't win trophies these days. That's unfortunate 🙈
zizkey006
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this is the same mistake we made with RVP . let Aubaa be given 300K . Sell Ozil mikhi kolisnac mustafi sokratis elneny Amn . Make deals of Ceballos and Mari permanent. Bring in Partey, Fekir and Upemencano.
meyabemopy
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Load of rubbish. Tabloids having nothing better to write about. They are a 🦠. Just look at how much they write about Arsenal buying this player and that player and end up with none of them.
Hukderst
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If a player trends a lot during a transfer saga, he will surely flop after he has left his current club. Ask Sanchez.
JLumbu
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Sell the Ozil, mustafi, sokratis, david louis, mikhitarian, lacazete, nktia and all other below average players we have
Kakzbi
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Greedy Arsenal... if you want to get to the top you need top players... and top players always have big salaries... maybe in 3 years buyako Saka (just as those other brilliant kids) will be a top performer there just like Ashley Cole once upon the time... but when he sees that they can't win anything there... he will just go and you'll keep on rebuilding forever... A big club should have at least 8 top players and top players in such clubs earn more than 250k/week... and Arsenal have the money and the means to have it
Mesut104
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Aubemeyang should not be playing for such a small small club its an embarrassment. .... a club that can't play in the champions league for 5 years consecutively. horrible horrible howlers and bottlers . #coys
Arsenal 4-2 Spurs or suckers
DanialIzham
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Aubemeyang should not be playing for such a small small club its an embarrassment. .... a club that can't play in the champions league for 5 years consecutively. horrible horrible howlers and bottlers . #coys
Harry Kane should leave a small white London club if he wants to win a trophy.
DanialIzham
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Aubemeyang should not be playing for such a small small club its an embarrassment. .... a club that can't play in the champions league for 5 years consecutively. horrible horrible howlers and bottlers . #coys
How many trophies have you won??
AlliAmbremaly
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Aubemeyang should not be playing for such a small small club its an embarrassment. .... a club that can't play in the champions league for 5 years consecutively. horrible horrible howlers and bottlers . #coys
ask how many EPL Arsenal have in the history of football , Arsenal is very bigger than Spudjokers club.
ruaabeklnt
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Aubemeyang should not be playing for such a small small club its an embarrassment. .... a club that can't play in the champions league for 5 years consecutively. horrible horrible howlers and bottlers . #coys
are you sure bottleham coldspuds[Crylaugh]
Mahdeiltu
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we are tired of hearing and listening dancing to the same melody of abuyg plz let him go where ever he wana go plz plz plz arsenal let him go plz