Arsenal criticized for putting themselves in a difficult position over the future of Aaron Ramsey

The midfielder has entered the final year of his current deal

Aaron Ramsey has entered the final of 12 months of his current deal and yet to commit himself to a long term agreement. Talks have been going on with his representative for a new contract over the past few months that have yet to result in agreement.

The London Outfit rejected a £50 million bid for his services this summer as they appeared confident of keeping him for a foreseeable future.

Premier League giants new manager Unai Emery even insisted before the start of the current campaign that he sees the Wales International as a key part of his future plans and has urged the club to offer him a new contract.

However, the midfielder has featured in all the club’s Premier League fixtures so far this season and came on as a substitute against Brentford in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. After losing first two games of the campaign, they have won their next 6 in a row.

But reports emerged on Thursday that talks over a new deal has broke down and the 27 year old has reportedly turned down club’s latest offer. With no new offer forthcoming it was suggested he will be made available in the January transfer window, with clubs like Juventus, AC Milan and Chelsea interested in signing him.

Wales legend Dean Saunders believes Arsenal have placed themselves in a difficult position over the future of Ramsey and cannot understand why they have left it so late.

“I can’t understand it,” he told Talksport . “He’s been at Arsenal for ten years and they’ve let his contract run down. And it’s not just him, it happened with Ozil and it happened with Sanchez.

“Once the players can see the finishing line on their contract, you’ve lost all control as a club.

“They managed to keep hold of Ozil, but it has cost them an absolute fortune, and now this is what happens, the players are knocking on the door saying: ‘If he’s getting that, what are you going to give me?’ The bar has gone up.

“It’s a game of poker now, but Arsenal have lost the power. Ramsey and his agent have got the power now, because he can just let his contract run out and leave for nothing.”