Arsenal boss Unai Emery is eager for Aaron Ramsey’s contract situation to be resolved as he is “very important” to the Premier League club.
Ramsey has just one year remaining on his deal at Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal having already lost Jack Wilshere in the close season as he opted to move to West Ham in pursuit of regular football.
The Premier League’s transfer deadline passed without Ramsey leaving and Emery now wants to ensure the midfielder stays long-term, although he confirmed David Ospina, Carl Jenkinson and Joel Campbell could yet leave for European clubs before August 31.
“It’s not my work but, for me, it’s very important [Ramsey] stays with us,” Emery said.
“[Kroenke] gave us his commitment with this project at Arsenal. This is positive,” he said. “His commitment to Arsenal is important.”
Talks are continuing between Arsenal and Aaron Ramsey over a new contract for the Wales international.
The midfielder has one year left on his current deal and securing his future is believed to be a big priority for Gunners’ head coach Unai Emery as he continues to shape his squad ahead of his first season in charge.
“I’m very happy with him,” Emery said of Ramsey last week. “Every day every training session he is with the ambition I want. He is working with quality. I want to work with him.” Asked why Ramsey has yet to sign a new deal, Emery added: “This is one question for the player, the club, but my opinion – I said to them – I think he is one important player for me.”