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There has been plenty of speculation about the Welsh and Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey in recent months after failing to reach a deal which runs until the summer of 2019. Initially, it seemed the Gunners boss Unai Emery was interested in talks with the 27-year-old, but the news from various England outlets broke out that the extension offer has been retracted.
Aaron Ramsey joined the Gunners in 2006 for a fee of 4.8 million and is the longest-serving Arsenal player in the current squad. He spent 7 years at Cardiff which included 16 senior appearances for the Welsh Club in the Championship. He struggled for game time and went on loan to Nottingham Forest and Cardiff City during the 2010/11 season. Since then, the Gunners' midfielder has been an integral part of Arsenal and went on to make 336 appearances for the London outfit.
Spaniard Unai Emery is ready to cash in on the midfielder during the January transfer window or the midfielder will be free to go during summer. The former Cardiff City midfielder will be eligible to negotiate with foreign clubs from the start of next year. Let's look at the five clubs which could suit Aaron Ramsey.
#5 Chelsea
Maurizio Sarri's side has made an impressive start to the season, with 5 wins out of possible 6 in the Premier League and edging Liverpool in the League Cup third round. The Blues signed Mateo Kovacic on a season-long loan from Real Madrid in the summer transfer window.
It is increasingly likely to see Ross Barkley and Danny Drinkwater move away from Stamford Bridge in the near future. In addition to this, ageing Cesc Fabregas is expected to feature only in the cup competitions. This leaves them with no A grade players in the middle of the park to start games week in week out.
Aaron Ramsey and the Croatian midfielder's traits can be compared as both of them are a similar type of players who like to play further up the field behind the striker. Should Chelsea fail to land Kovacic in a permanent deal, the Italian manager could consider the Welsh midfielder.
#4 Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp could raid Arsenal once again next year after securing the signature of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain during the last summer window. The rise of the English midfielder under the Liverpool boss is not at all questionable until he ruptured his knee during the Champions League semi-final clash against AS Roma. He had a productive season by stacking up 5 goals and 8 assists last season.
The Reds already have the likes of James Milner, Georginio Wijnaldum, Naby Keita, Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, Adam Lallana and Alex Oxlade Chamberlain in the midfield department. But, it is safer to say that the former Southampton skipper Adam Lallana will find it harder to break into the team following uninterrupted injury woes over the last two seasons.
According to the Express, Liverpool showed interest on the Welsh international last summer. In the conventional 4-3-3 set up, Ramsey could prove to be a fantastic option for Jurgen Klopp to rotate.
#3 Juventus
King of Bosman transfers could pull off another spectacular deal by welcoming Aaron Ramsey to their club in the following summer, as per the famous English publication Metro. The reigning Serie A champions signed Emre Can in a free transfer last summer.
Juventus already have Sami Khedira, Blaise Matuidi, Miralem Pjanic, Emre Can and Rodrigo Bentacur in the middle of the park. But, with Real Madrid reportedly keeping tabs on Bosnian artist Pjanic who seem him as a replacement for the star Luka Modric, the Old Lady might be forced to sell in the upcoming summer.
The ambiguous arrival of Aaron Ramsey will only strengthen the squad of the Italian heavyweights as they prepare to challenge for the Champions League. Juventus will surely one of many options for the Welsh men upon his contract expiry.
#2 Manchester United
Manchester United are lacking quality in the midfield section. The frustration to get the best out of Paul Pogba has attained culmination for the Old Trafford faithful in recent days. With the signing of Nemanja Matic and Fred, the Frenchman was tipped to improve his overall game by contributing more to the attacking play, but the unsettling nature has put his future hang in the air.
According to the Independent, Paul Pogba's move to FC Barcelona is pretty much on the cards in the coming months, after failing to bid higher last summer. The incitement of the Spanish giants is another reason for Pogba's poor form with the Red Devils.
Aaron Ramsey provides the perfect balance in terms of attacking and defensive play which is the demand from the Old Trafford's boss Jose Mourinho. The Welsh international rejected Arsenal for Manchester United in 2008. But, he might have a second choice to represent the red part of Manchester.
#1 AC Milan
Former Arsenal's Chief Executive Ivan Gazidis is due to take up the role at AC Milan from next month following his decision to leave the English club after 9 years. He could prove to be the bridge to smoothen the negotiations between the parties.
The fallen giants are looking to revive their way back to the top. But, Gennaro Gattuso is actively looking to add quality players to the roster after securing the signature of Gonzalo Higuain during the summer window in a season-long loan. Giacomo Bonaventura, Franck Kessie, Lucas Biglia and Tiemoue Bakayoko are the midfield options available for the Italian.
However, the French international Tiemoue Bakayoko will be on his way to Stamford Bridge upon his loan expiry with the club. With his departure, it is inevitable that the Rossoneri will be keen to invite another midfielder to the club. Aaron Ramsey could be handy for the Italian heavyweights should they sign the Arsenal star.
