Aaron Ramsey to copy Mesut Ozils negotiation tactic and wait till January to resolve contract stand-off

Aaron Ramsey has put contract negociations with Arsenal on hold until January, according to reports.

The midfielder has been locked in talks with club officials over a new deal, with Ramseys current contract set to expire next summer.

Ramsey wants a significant wage increase after the club handed Mesut Ozil a lucrative long-term deal in February.

More: Football

And the Daily Mail claim Ramsey will follow Ozils example and wait until January to consider offers from Arsenal.

Talks have not been formally closed, but Ramsey is aware he will be free to speak to other clubs in January and sign a pre-contract before he becomes a free agent in July.

Advertisement Advertisement

When Ozil used the same tactic, Arsenal relented to his demands and sanctioned a long-term contract extension worth £300,000 a week.

Arsenal are prepared to offer Ramsey a deal on par with Ozils as Unai Emery is desperate to keep hold of the talented Welshman.

Ramsey returned to the starting line-up on Saturday to inspire Arsenal to their first victory of the season against West Ham.

Emery had dropped Ramsey for the defeat to Chelsea, but the 27-year-old was a stand-out performer on his return.

The Arsenal boss heaped praise on Ramsey after the 3-1 victory over the Hammers.

He worked 90 minutes, Emery said. Each moment he played when the team needed him. His speed and experience is very important for us.

They can give him the ball in a difficult moment because he plays with high personality.

MORE: Unai Emery praises Aaron Ramsey after Arsenal star returns in victory over West Ham

Advertisement Advertisement

[contf]
[contfnew]

METRO

[contfnewc]
[contfnewc]