PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG's Arsenal future seems to be up in the air.
In the 3-0 victory over Southampton, the captain did not participate in the game and the forward was demoted for violation of discipline.
In terms of transfers, there are reports that Arsenal may move to Giorgio Wijnaldum because the former Liverpool midfielder is considering returning to the Premier League.
It is said that the Dutch star has not been "not completely happy" since he has not made a regular start for the French giants since the summer free transfer.
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Gabi Abangraho said Pierre Emeric Aubameyang should resign as Arsenal captain after falling out of favor at the Emirates Stadium.
He said: "I think Arteta's treatment of him is correct
"Arteta played a very good level. He played a while ago, so he will not accept any players who think they can do what they like and have their own rules.
"When I was playing at Aston Villa, I gave up my captainship. I was the captain of the club and I was caught smoking a hookah when I went on vacation on an international match day.
"As football players, we are destined to become robots that are not allowed to do anything. I feel very hot about this, so I gave up the armband.
"Maybe this is what Aubameyang needs to do."
William Saliba refused to disclose where he will play next season because he sneered at Arsenal's future problems.
He said: "I don't want to talk about my future, but I'm fine here.
"I don't regret my decision. I have been very happy from the first day.
"I have been here for a year, and I will do my best."
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Mikel Arteta said angrily: "This is an offense, and that's why he was eliminated.
"I think we have always been very consistent, we have some non-negotiable issues in the team, we set ourselves as a club.
"Let's talk about the game guys. I try to explain to you what it is, I did it frankly, and I won't say anything more.
"I will focus on performance and the team's performance on the court.
"What happened in the locker room, you won't get anything from me.
"Starting today. But it is certainly not an easy situation, and we hope that our club captain will participate in this situation."
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A photo of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with his new tattoo appeared-it was taken the day before he was dropped by Arsenal.
According to manager Mikel Arteta, the 32-year-old Gabonese forward was excluded from the Gunners lineup in the Premier League match against Southampton due to a “discipline violation”.
But 24 hours ago, his regular tattoo artist Alejandro Nicolas Bernal shared an Instagram photo in which Aubameyang tattooed his arm.
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Arsenal legend Thierry Henry slammed Paris Saint-Germain for not ending the spectacle of Kylian Mbappé’s contract as soon as possible.
He said: "It should have been resolved two years ago.
"I think if two years ago, they sat down with Mbappé and told him:'Your team is good, we will build this team around you, and you will become the boss.
"But his fate is really in his hands." "This should have been resolved long ago!
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Arsenal’s invincible hero Jens Lehmann contacted the relegated No. 2 goalkeeper Bernd Leno to check whether he is “normal” at the club.
In an interview with the Gunners Project before defeating Southampton last week, Leno said: "I will never forget what I learned from Jens.
"I still keep in touch with him. In fact, he called me the other day to ask if everything is normal.
"It is always great to talk to him because he has experienced a lot in football and always has good advice.
"It is important to keep in touch with people, because the world of football is small, and the world of goalkeepers is even smaller"
Former Aston Villa captain Gabriel Abonraho suggested that if Pierre Emmerich Aubameyang’s armband is stripped, Kieran Tierney or Bucayo Saka can Take over.
Gunners manager Mikel Arteta ignored Aubameyang due to disciplinary issues.
Abangraho told talkSPORT: "Maybe Aubameyang will look at himself and say,'You know what, I don't deserve to be the captain of Arsenal.'"
"Others like Kieran Tierney, or young guys like Bukayo Saka are fine too"
Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should resign as captain following the omission of head coach Mikel Arteta.
According to former Aston Villa ace Gabi Abangraho, he himself gave up the armband after some bad decisions.
Abangraho told talkSPORT: "I think Arteta's handling of him is correct
"Arteta played a very good level. He played a while ago, so he will not accept any players who think they can do what they like and have their own rules.
"When I was playing at Aston Villa, I gave up my captainship. I was the captain of the club and I was caught smoking a hookah when I went on vacation on an international match day.
"As football players, we are destined to become robots that are not allowed to do anything. I feel very hot about this, so I gave up the armband.
"Maybe this is what Aubameyang needs to do"
According to reports, Arsenal's interest in Juventus star Dejan Kulusevsky increased the transfer.
According to reports from Italy, Kulusevsky is said to be a "sacrifice" member of the team.
However, Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has not given up on the striker.
Alexandre Lacazette's contract will expire in June, and the gunman is likely to look for an attacker.
Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang) spends part of his £350,000 weekly salary on building a luxurious new mansion for his family in North London.
Captain Gunner demolished an old house from the 1930s and built an incredible home on this land.
It seems that Aubameyang dedicated his future to the Gunners in 2020, at all costs.
Gabon international’s fitness mats are equipped with an incredible fitness suite in the basement.
In addition to the gym, the 32-year-old also commissioned the construction of a swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna.
If this is not enough, there is also a built-in bar and wine cellar.
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Transfer master Fabrizio Romano claimed that there were no negotiations between Arsenal and Fiorentina star Dusan Vlahovic.
Romano told the Here We Go podcast: "Arsenal are indeed interested in Dusan Vlahović, but at the same time, we have many reports in Italian newspapers that Arsenal are planning to sign Vlahović in January.
"Currently, there is no negotiation. Vlahović's strength in this negotiation is huge. His contract will expire in June 2023.
"He scored 30 goals in 40 Serie A matches in 2021. It's incredible. He is special, but he wants to decide his future.
"He doesn't want to start negotiations with Arsenal. That's why it will be more complicated. At the moment, he is not interested in joining Arsenal."
Arsenal legend Paul Merson said that if Pierre Emeric Aubameyang was stripped of his armband, only Kieran Tierney would be the captain.
Merson told Sky Sports: "You can give it to Tierney. Forbidden.
"Maybe Tierney, he could have had it. That's a good shout.
"Who would you choose to be your captain? Bar Tierney? It's difficult."
Arsenal legend Martin Keon suggested that his former club reconsider whether it is possible to cancel Pierre Emeric Aubameyang’s captainship because it could cause “destructiveness” to the team.
Keon told the "Daily Mail": "Aubameyang tightly grasped the position of the Arsenal captain with his nails.
"[Manager Mikel] Arteta needs to consider how much damage will be caused by changing the captain in the middle of the season.
"It seems destructive to do this in the middle of the season. It can be distracting. The final warning to Aubameyang and Arteta can solve the question of who should be his captain in the summer."
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta declined to discuss whether Pierre Emeric Aubameyang will retain his armband after his absence.
When asked if Aubameyang will continue to serve as captain, Arteta said after the victory over Southampton: "Let's talk about the game.
"I tried to explain why this happened, and I did it frankly. I won't say much else
"I will focus on performance and quality on the court"
Marseille loanee William Saliba declined to say where he will play next season because he has turned a deaf ear to his future at Arsenal.
RTL asked Saliba about his future, but the defender declined to comment because he remains shy about where he will play next season.
The French said: "I don't want to talk about my future, but I'm fine here.
"I don't regret my decision. I have been very happy from the first day.
"I have been here for a year, and I will do my best"
Arsenal star Pierre Emeric Aubameyang flew to France to visit his mother who fell ill last January, and was then fired by coach Mikel Arteta.
Aubameyang was allowed to go abroad on Tuesday, but he will be back on Wednesday.
According to The Athletic, the forward flew back on Thursday morning, which annoyed the Gunners owner.
This move has become worse due to confusion over the COVID-19 testing protocol, and the Gabonese international cannot resume training until the PCR test result is negative
Arsenal legend Paul Merson insisted that his former club should sign Everton star Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Merson thinks Calvert Lewin is the kind of striker who can help the Gunners return to the top four.
He told Sky Sports: "Once Calvert Lewin is healthy, Arsenal need him to go out and buy him. Pay a huge price for him.
"They need a frontcourt focus. He is strong and strong and can handle the ball."
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