Why Arteta will be powerless to stop Aubameyang from leaving

Arsenal are facing an uphill battle to keep Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at the club.

The North London club recently appointed new boss Mikel Arteta who is bringing about a revolution at the club. Arsenal are looking sharper in attack however, their key man Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has reportedly been ready to leave the club.

Auba has a contract that runs till 2021. However, with Barcelona and Real Madrid reportedly interested in the 30 year old striker, Auba may want to leave for bigger challenges. 

Gunners legend Winterburn admits as much, telling Love Sport Radio : “If a player wants to leave and run down his contract, there’s not really anything you can do.

“It doesn’t matter who you are or who you have at your club – if the player wants to leave, he will leave.

“Aubameyang will have his own views on what he wants to do. Players hold the key to everything now – you cannot force a player to sign.

“It’s crazy if the club don’t want him to stay that’s crazy, but Arteta will try to persuade him with style of play, and who comes in to the club, too.”

Aubameyang has told RMC Sport when quizzed on his future: “The English press likes to talk a lot.

“For now, I’m here. I’m 100% here.”

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