The Wales international continues to run down his current deal and is being tipped to wait on overtures from rival clubs before making a future call
Aaron Ramsey wants salary parity with the likes of Mesut Ozil, says Martin Keown, with the contract rebel set to keep Arsenal sweating as he waits on other offers.
The Wales international is into the final year of his current deal with the Gunners.
He is yet to agree fresh terms and is now being heavily linked with leading sides across Europe, with the likes of Liverpool and Juventus among those to have sparked transfer talk.
Arsenal found themselves in a similar position with Ozil last season, before he eventually committed to a lucrative extension at Emirates Stadium.
Keown feels that deal has made others demanding of greater reward, with the former defender telling BT Sport of Ramsey: “He might be looking at what other people are earning.
“Ozil is not even there today [against Fulham] and you couldn’t say he was missed, but he’s set the tone on what the salary is and maybe Ramsey is looking to get somewhere near his money.”
Ramsey stepped off the bench to score within 39 seconds of his introduction against Fulham.
The Gunners prevailed 5-1 in that contest, with their winning run across all competitions stretched to nine games.
It is clear that Ramsey still has an important role to play heading forward, but Keown fears he may have already taken the decision to head for the exits.
He added on an unfortunate situation facing Unai Emery: “It’s basically out of his hand. It’s been allowed to run so long that you’re not really in control.
“In that last season, the player tends to think ‘let’s just leave it to the summer and see what else is out there and see if you really are offering me a good deal’.
“It’s looking like he’s going to leave now.”
Ramsey has been with Arsenal since 2008, taking in over 330 appearances for the club and tasting three FA Cup triumphs.
Africa3670932
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good thing is. between now amd January he will play like warrior to prove his worth and attract new suitors..he just needs to pray Emery doesnt drop him..
Dobbikptz
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give him what he won't pls Arsenal management before is too lete
Dobbikptz
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don't let Ramsey to go
Dobbikptz
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pooamruyz
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let him ask cesc,song,hleb,nasri,Sanchez how they are
they won nothing. nothing at all. u cannot tell me that u won went u don't play. it is the teams they joined that won. they never contributed to the winning. they are used as benchers instead of active players
robscoolkays
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He is an average player.I don't think he will be missed a great deal.
Rieabcenz
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I think he should be given the pay rise like ozil and the rest coz he deserves it
kase
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let him ask cesc,song,hleb,nasri,Sanchez how they are
dos pple u mentiond moved on and won alot of trophies in case u dnt knw lad for instance fabrigas won laliga, copa derel wit chelsea won epl, fa cup, carlin cup so wat else did u want again..
chach messi
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should be paid more than ozil
Maybcnost
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We should come to an agreement... Ramsey needs pay rise... he has proven to love the club not because of the goal he scored but that his heart is with us..
Jiccenrtz
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let him ask cesc,song,hleb,nasri,Sanchez how they are
Jiccenrtz
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I think he knows how the gunners is,we can't pay him that sum
Jiccenrtz
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keep on the faith Mr Rowe. next pires.
Joshinoe
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But Ozil ain't perform when it's required of him
trust me Ozil is still the most creative player with the greatest vision for a killer pass in the team.
Kennistry
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Very little achievement. compare his stats with Ozil's
I think Ozil is being overrate, Ramsey it's equally a great player too
Kennistry
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Arsenal need Aaron Ramsey and likewise he need the club too. coz this isn't the time where players are to leave the club, the likes of Van parse,Nasri and Cesc Fabregas, seeking for trophy winning teams. He should be aware that Arsenal are capable winning Epl and UEL. salary incease is understandable due his performance, coz that is inevitable. If Arsenal can't pay him enough, he should set free.
If Ozil can have the payrise, what about a veteran like Ramsey? Remember, he's the only legacy Arsenal have now. Ramsey is an Era that lives on
Kennistry
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I say we sell him in January. He is a good player but not yet at the level of commanding such wages. Ship him abroad and buy a decent player to replace him. Miki, Emile Smith, Iwobi and Ozil can all play in the same position.
But Ozil ain't perform when it's required of him
NickyArsenal
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Ramsey is a good player, that wage is to much, if he want let him go, and replace him with incomings
iammahat
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Arsenal need Aaron Ramsey and likewise he need the club too. coz this isn't the time where players are to leave the club, the likes of Van parse,Nasri and Cesc Fabregas, seeking for trophy winning teams. He should be aware that Arsenal are capable winning Epl and UEL. salary incease is understandable due his performance, coz that is inevitable. If Arsenal can't pay him enough, he should set free.
Joshinoe
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I say we sell him in January. He is a good player but not yet at the level of commanding such wages. Ship him abroad and buy a decent player to replace him. Miki, Emile Smith, Iwobi and Ozil can all play in the same position.
swagchicken
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ramsey: i should leave arsenal and go to man united with my besty ozil. then we can be useless and overpaid together!
oops meant to say alexis sanchez
Bacmstz
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let's try an keep Aron Ramsey because he's a superstar
Zawiprt
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ozil has 7100000 Follower. he brings the money back
A player should be paid by how well he does
simoney
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And the Curse Continues.....
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he died today?
muhudin
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we need him to stay give him what he want cz he fantastic player who can make a change in amatch
voyekloz
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Ozil is an expensive bad product. Other players should not use him as a reference point.
IndikaAsiriSR4
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And the Curse Continues.....
sammy390
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just give him what he wants, at the end sell him, u we never lose to that.
Elvolante
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let Ramsey hit the road too many wrong passes and over running with very little achievement
Very little achievement. compare his stats with Ozil's
Ethiopia5086610
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let him go!
cuaceosu
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let Ramsey hit the road too many wrong passes and over running with very little achievement
Nihaalkanue
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Ramsey does not deserve to be on par with Ozil.
because ramsay is twice the player ozil is
kaggwajohn
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Emery can replace Ramsey in Emery we trust[Asenal]
yisbist
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I hope they sell ozil and get a better , younger player who actually cares about football
yisbist
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To be fair giving ozil this huge contract was a mistake, anyway that being said ramsey is way better than ozil , ozil gets 3 times more money then lacazette keep that in mind
yisbist
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Ramsey does not deserve to be on par with Ozil.
He because he is better lol
Fusackmz
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Ramsey does not deserve to be on par with Ozil.
YonatanMichael
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Ramsay doesn’t deserve to be paid that much as Ozil. Lacazette and au Amaya gets are way better
I disagree, Ramzi has more impact than Ozil, Ramzi is a fighter. When Ramzi is playing, you see him all around the pitch, Ozil never bothers to return back even if lost the ball. They can never be compared! Ozil waits until someone pass him the ball, if they don't then you don't see him, Ramzi gets it and doesn't expect.
Dodcampns
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ozil has 7100000 Follower. he brings the money back
Followers mean nothing, social media money goes to him, not arsenal.
swagchicken
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ramsey: i should leave arsenal and go to man united with my besty ozil. then we can be useless and overpaid together!
doyenro
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Hey, Ramsey
cehadiptyz
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Ramsay doesn’t deserve to be paid that much as Ozil. Lacazette and au Amaya gets are way better
Elsa98
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Ramsey is an important asset of arsenal.
fopcnrz
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Ramsey and Ozick don’t deserve that amount of pay. Phil is steadily declining and Ramsey is no where near that amount deserved.
ozil has 7100000 Follower. he brings the money back
Dodcampns
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Ramsey and Ozick don’t deserve that amount of pay. Phil is steadily declining and Ramsey is no where near that amount deserved.
wamcdelpsy
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pls dont let Ramsey go