Arsenal Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Aaron Ramsey's Future

Arsenal have reportedly offered Aaron Ramsey a five-year deal but will sell the midfielder if he does not sign the contract extension.

New manager Unai Emery wants the Wales international to stay, and the club are willing to increase his wages of £110,000 a week. However, Ramsey "wants to be sure that he will play a big part under Emery," according to Matt Law for the Telegraph.

Ramsey was with Wales for a friendly against Mexico on Tuesday in California and seemed excited about Arsenal's future, as James Benge at the Evening Standard reported:

The 27-year-old's current contract expires in the summer of 2019. If he does not agree a new deal, the club would need to sell him to avoid losing him on a free transfer.

Ramsey was impressive for the Gunners last season and finished the campaign with a couple of individual awards:

Emery is planning on making Ramsey "central to his plans" for next season, according to Sky Sports News.

The former Cardiff City man loves to break forward from midfield, and he finished the campaign with 12 goals and nine assists. 

Ted Knutson at StatsBomb explained how to get the best out of the midfielder:

Ramsey has been at Arsenal for almost a decade after joining from the Bluebirds in June 2008. He's an important member of the squad and has often been the man for the big occasion; he has won three FA Cups with Arsenal and scored in two of the finals.

The midfielder was also named captain for Arsene Wenger's last game in charge of the club:

It's entirely possible Ramsey will continue to keep hold of the armband, as club captain Laurent Koscielny is out of action until December with an injury, per Jeremy Wilson at the Telegraph.

Wales' failure to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2018 means he will have a summer to rest, giving him and the club time to discuss a new deal. Ramsey's comments suggest he wants to stay, and securing his future would be a big boost ahead of Emery's first season in charge.