Arsenal are confident that Aaron Ramsey will sign a new contract

The midfielder is in the final year of his contract

Aaron Ramsey joined Arsenal from Cardiff for a reported fee of £4.8 million in 2008. He has been a mainstay in the midfield since joining them, scoring 58 goals in 327 appearances in all competitions.

The 27 year old was a regular last season for the Gunners, scoring 12 goals and assisting 9 in 36 appearances in all competitions. But the club finished sixth in the Premier League and will miss the Champions League in this season.

The Welsh midfielder has entered the final year of his contract and yet to commit himself to a long term agreement. Talks have been going on with his representative for a 4 or 5 year contract over the past few months that have yet to result in agreement.

His future at the club following Arsene Wenger’s departure has been widely speculated on and has generated interest from Chelsea, Manchester United, Barcelona and Lazio among other clubs. Chinese Super League clubs are keen on him.

Premier League giants new manager Unai Emery even insisted before the start of the new season the he sees the Wales International as a key part of his future plans and has urged the club to offer him a new contract. But also admitted the decision solely depends on the club.

However, Ramsey started in the opener against Manchester City last weekend but were beaten 2-0 by Pep Guardiola’s side.

Arsenal are confident that midfielder Aaron Ramsey will sign a new deal with the club, according to the Mirror.

They believe he will follow the likes of Granit Xhaka, Mesut Ozil and Alex Iwobi who already have signed new contract extensions.