Arsenal struggling to convince Aubameyang and Lacazette to sign new contracts due to lack of Champions League football

PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG and Alexandre Lacazette are reportedly keeping their options open as Arsenal look to tie the duo down to new deals. Former Borussia Dortmund striker Aubameyang is contracted until 2020, while ex-Lyon ace Lacazette will have two years remaining at the end of the season. SunSport exclusively revealed in August that the Gunners were […]

PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG and Alexandre Lacazette are reportedly keeping their options open as Arsenal look to tie the duo down to new deals.

Former Borussia Dortmund striker Aubameyang is contracted until 2020, while ex-Lyon ace Lacazette will have two years remaining at the end of the season.

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SunSport exclusively revealed in August that the Gunners were in talks with the pair, but so far negotiations have proved to be unsuccessful.

And according to Goal, the two forwards are keeping their options open before deciding whether or not to commit their future to the club.

They claim they are both keen to play in the Champions League, something Arsenal may miss out on again this season.

The North London side are six points adrift of the top four after 11 games played having failed to win any of their last three Premier League matches.

Unai Emery’s side face third-placed Leicester at the King Power Stadium next weekend – a ground they haven’t won at since the 2015/16 season.

Aubameyang – who brought up his 50th Arsenal goal in just his 78th game – has been vital for Arsenal in the top-flight this season.

The Gabon international has netted eight of the club’s 16 goals, while he has also banged in 13 Premier League goals in his last 18 games.

Lacazette – who has just come back from injury – is also a vital player for last campaign’s Europa League finalists.

He was named as Arsenal’s player of the season last term, attracting the interest of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

The French international even admitted it is “flattering” to be linked with a move to the Blaugrana.