Arsenal looking to hand strike duo Aubameyang and Lacazette new long-term deals after firing Emery’s side to Europa League final
ARSENAL are eager to tie Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette down to new deals as soon as possible, according to reports.
The deadly duo have flourished for the Gunners this term and were the goal-scoring heroes in the Europa League semi-final tie against Valencia.
In the first leg, Lacazette netted twice and Aubameyang grabbed the other in a 3-1 victory at the Emirates.
The Gabon Gunner then took centre stage in the second leg in the Mestalla Stadium on Thursday as he claimed a stunning hat-trick in a 4-2 win.
Arsenal's hopes of a top-four finish were dashed after a 1-1 draw against Brighton last weekend.
But Aubameyang and Lacazette's partnership has made them one of the most-feared strike-forces in the Premier League.
And the claim the North London outfit want to ensure they avoid a repeat situation of allowing players to reach the final year of their contracts and cash in rather than letting them leave for nothing.
Robin van Persie and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are prime examples of this while Aaron Ramsey, who is a free agent this summer, is heading to Juventus.
Arsenal are looking to hand a £250,000-a-week deal to Aubameyang who has two years left to run on his existing deal.
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Lacazette meanwhile is also likely to be offered similar terms.
Aubameyang will be hoping to clinch an individual accolade when his side travel to face Burnley on the final day of the season.
The Gabon striker is in the running for the Golden Boot having scored 20 goals this term.
The ex-Borussia Dortmund star is two behind Liverpool's Mohamed Salah who is hoping to win the award for the second consecutive season.