Aubameyang is out of contract in summer 2021, although the Gunners remain hopeful of persuading the 30-year-old to sign fresh terms. However, ex-Arsenal midfielder Merson believes the case of Mesut Ozil has set a difficult precedent for his former club. Ozil signed a lucrative new deal worth £300,000 in 2018, raising the wage ceiling at the Emirates Stadium. And Merson is concerned that Arsenal could still be paying huge sums to Aubameyang once he is in his mid-30s. “It would be a major disaster for Arsenal if they lost Aubameyang, however, the decision will be weighed up and at least it will be the club's decision as to what they do," he told Sky Sports. “Do they give him...
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