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Aaron Ramsey demands crunch talks with Unai Emery after Chelsea axe

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The Welshman wants to know how he fits into Emerys plans (Picture: Getty)

Aaron Ramsey wants to know where he figures in Unai Emerys plans for Arsenal before he commits to signing a new contract with the club, according to reports.

The Wales international is out of contract next summer and talks over a new deal have stalled, alerting the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United to his potential availability.

Ramsey was surprisingly axed from Emerys starting XI in last weekends defeat to Chelsea – a decision that shocked many of his teammates – while he was also hauled off against Manchester City.

Ramsey is waiting to see how his tole evolves under Emery (Picture: Getty)

And now The Sun report that Ramsey is refusing to continue contract talks until he has a clearer picture of what his role will be under Emery.

The 27-year-old has made it clear to the new manager that he sees himself as a central midfielder, but the Spanish boss does not appear to trust him in one of the deeper roles.

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Teenage recruit Matteo Guendouzi partnered Granit Xhaka in the base of midfield against Chelsea, while Lucas Torreira is expected to assume that role once he has settled at the club.

That leaves Ramsey in direct competition with Mesut Ozil for the No.10 role in Emerys preferred formation, and he is keen to speak to Emery about where he fits in.

Ramsey will have plenty of suitors if he decides to leave Arsenal (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal are also struggling to meet Ramseys wage demands, with the Welshman keen to get parity with the clubs highest earner, Ozil.

He knows he can get a significant pay rise, and signing on fee, if he leaves at the end of his contract next summer, and Arsenal are still mulling over the prospect of selling him for £30m rather than risk losing him for nothing.