PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG’S new £250,000-a-week contract at Arsenal will reportedly be announced in the next few days.
The 31-year-old’s current deal expires at the end of the season, but the Gunners have been desperate to extend his stay at the Emirates.
Arsenal skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is believed to have agreed a new three-year dealCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Aubameyang joined the Gunners from Borussia Dortmund in January 2018Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Aubameyang – who has scored 71 goals in 110 games for the club – was at London Colney on Wednesday for the Arsenal first team photocall.
And according to ESPN, official confirmation of his new deal will be announced imminently.
They have even stated that the North London side could confirm his stay prior to Saturday’s Premier League clash against Fulham.
His £250,000-a-week contract will see him become the second-highest player at the club behind Mesut Ozil.
Former head of football Raul Sanllehi is understood to have been key in negotiations before his departure from Arsenal.
And ESPN have also added that Alexandre Lacazette is set to speak to Arsenal to discuss what his role will be in the side this campaign.
The French forward was benched in a number of games following Project Restart with Eddie Nketiah preferred instead.
And with the 29-year-old having two years left to run on his deal, the ex-Lyon ace wants clarity over his future.
Big things are expected of French defender William Saliba at the EmiratesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Former Chelsea ace Willian is set to feature against Fulham on SaturdayCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Alexandre Lacazette is being chased by Serie A side Juventus and Spanish outfit Atletico MadridCredit: Getty Images – Getty
It has been said that Arsenal would sell him this summer if they receive a fee in the region of £40million, but it is unlikely potential suitors will match that figure.
Juventus and Atletico Madrid are claimed to have explored the possibility of signing him, however they are yet to turn their interest into a formal bid.
Lacazette may once again be omitted from the Arsenal XI on the weekend after Nketiah banged in four goals while on England U21 international duty.
Mesut Ozil could feature against the Cottagers on the weekend in the Premier League openerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
David Luiz is in the final year of his contract in North LondonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Mikel Arteta pairs William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes in Arsenal training
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