Arsenal transfer news: Aaron Ramsey looks destined to leave for Juventus

Arsenal have forked out for Lacazette and Aubameyang in recent times, with the duo arriving from Lyon and Borussia Dortmund respectively over the last 18 months. Ramsey, however, is heading for the Emirates door. The Wales international appears to be closing in on a move to Juventus at the end of the season, with his contract expiring in the summer. And former Gunners star Keown believes Arsenal’s decision to fork out so much on Lacazette and Aubameyang - as well as giving them bumper wages - has led to Ramsey’s imminent exit. “If Arsenal are admitting they are only able to sign loan players, then it is staggering that they are happy to let one of their prize assets leave for nothing,” he told the Daily Mail.

“Juventus looks the most likely destination for Aaron Ramsey when his contract runs out at the end of the season. The Italian champions must be rubbing their hands together. “All day on Thursday, sports channels were showing Ramsey's highlights reel. This is a player who has scored some magnificent goals. “In October he rounded off a flowing team move against Fulham which had fans singing: 'We've got our Arsenal back.' “Ramsey has conducted himself with great dignity this season but it is astonishing that Arsenal, a powerhouse in the English game, could not put together a package to keep him. “The team are still formidable going forward. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette are good enough to grace any team in the Premier League's top six.

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“But the £100m spent to sign those players last season and hefty wages given to other star players has led to this situation. “Unai Emery must look at his back line — where they are short at centre half — and wish he could bring in reinforcements. After all, Arsenal are only three points off the top four. “Emery is finding that decisions made before he arrived have left him with his hands tied.” Speaking yesterday, meanwhile, Arsenal boss Unai Emery claimed Ramsey was still prepared to give his all. “It’s an individual situation rather than the team,” he said.

Arsenal transfer news: Martin Keown has questioned the decision to let Aaron Ramsey leave