Aaron Ramsey’s future at Arsenal remains in doubt after Unai Emery gave little away over the midfielder’s contract situation.
Unai Emery refused to be drawn over Aaron Ramsey’s long-term future at Arsenal ahead of his side’s clash with Watford.
Midfielder Ramsey’s contract expires at the end of the season but negotiations over a new deal have stalled, leading to speculation the 27-year-old could leave on a free transfer.
Emery was asked on Friday whether he had urged the Arsenal board to retain Ramsey, but his response was evasive.
“There are three elements, three aspects,” Emery told reporters. “One is the player, and also the player with their family and representatives. The other is the club, and the other is the squad.
“My focus is always on the team – my focus is preparing with the players and only thinking about the match tomorrow. Each player has individual aspects to work, or to do, or to speak with the club or with the team.
“But my focus is the matches and preparing for the matches and to speak with the players, if they are thinking and are very concentrated on giving us the best performance and to help the collective performance.”
Asked whether he sees Ramsey as an important player at the club, Emery added: “For me, every player is very important in relation to the team.
“I consider each player an important space in the squad.”