Ramsey’s Arsenal contract talks break down

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey is likely to leave the club next summer after the Gunners withdrew a contract offer.

A new four-year deal was agreed but Arsenal then decided they could not proceed with it.

When contacted by BBC Sport, neither party would say why the deal collapsed.

Ramsey’s existing contract expires on 30 June 2019 which means the 27-year-old will become a free agent next summer – unless he is sold in January.

As things stand, the Welshman will also have the option of signing a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club from 1 January.