The ongoing cancellation of all sport is taking its toll on football clubs, and even the biggest teams in the Premier League aren’t immune to the financial implications. Arsenal players have already agreed to take a pay cut, but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s contract discussions have also been effected.
The Gabonese forward earns around £200,000 per week and was expecting an improved deal to be on the table this summer, but the current uncertainty has seen talks over a new contract put on hold.
With just over a year left on his current deal, the Gunners’ hierarchy are thought to have no choice but to listen to transfer offers for their prize asset.