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Arsenal 'hope strong relationship with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's agent father will persuade striker to sign new deal' as Gunners face prospect of losing star for nothing next year

Arsenal 'hope their strong relationship with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's agent father will persuade him to sign a new contract.'

The 30-year-old striker, who has scored 20 goals for the Gunners this season, will be able to leave for nothing next summer.

There has yet to be a breakthrough in extending Aubameyang's current deal beyond 2021 but Arsenal remain optimistic.

Arsenal 'hope their strong rapport with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's father will convince the striker to sign a new contract with the club'

Arsenal 'hope their strong rapport with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's father will convince the striker to sign a new contract with the club'

Aubameyang pictured in training this week as Arsenal prepare for a return to action this month

According to The Daily Telegraph, the club has good lines of communication with Aubameyang's father and intermediary Pierre-Francois and retain hope he will stay.