According to the Athletic (subscription required), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s contract actually includes a clause that could extend the ace’s deal until 2022. Aubameyang’s current contract expires next summer but the Athletic report that the striker’s deal includes a purchase option on a further year, technically meaning that the Gunners could extend the superstar’s stay by a further year. It’s reported that this would only be possible is certain ‘financial conditions’ are met, however Arsenal are unwilling to take up this option because of the costs that would be incurred. The Athletic state that the Gunners have effectively ‘disregarded’ and deemed this option...
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