Arsenal fans will be disappointed with the latest developments surrounding the future of Aaron Ramsey.

The Welsh international has developed into a key player for the Gunners since leaving Cardiff back in 2011. Unai Emery was desperate to keep him at the club in the summer, but with less than one year remaining on his contract, his future was uncertain. The latest reports suggest that Arsenal have now withdrawn their contract offer and Ramsey is set to leave the club.

The 27-year-old was a shining light in a poor season last year, and his presence in the Arsenal midfield will be sorely missed if he does decide to depart. Nevertheless, no-one is irreplaceable, and Arsenal have dealt with losing their star players in the past. To replace him, the Gunner should make a move for Lyon wonderkid – Houssem Aouar.

Valued at £31.5m by Transfermarkt, the 20-year-old has blossomed into a crucial player for the French side despite his young age. He enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in Ligue 1 last year, making 32 appearances, scoring six goals and providing six assists. Aouar has featured in all seven of Lyon’s fixtures in the new campaign.

The midfielder is blessed with excellent technical ability and can operate in a number of midfield roles. Aouar thrives in a deep-lying playmaker role, making him ideal for Emery’s 4-2-3-1 system at the Emirates. The youngster can also play further up the field in an advanced role meaning he would be the perfect replacement for Ramsey.

Under Emery’s guidance, playing alongside the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would help take Aouar’s game to the next level. The sky is the limit for the French youth international who could genuinely develop into one of the world’s best midfielders.

He wouldn’t come cheap after signing a new deal back in July, but he would be worth breaking the bank for.

Arsenal fans, thoughts?