Former Arsenal striker, Ian Wright has named forward, Alex Iwobi as the Gunners player that may have convinced manager, Unai Emery not to renew fellow teammate, Aaron Ramsey’s contract at the Emirates.
This season could be Ramsey’s last with the club, after talks over a new deal broke down.
Ramsey was confident about agreeing terms, but there is now no deal on the table and Ramsey is set to leave on a free transfer this summer.
But, Wright believes Iwobi’s stunning form this campaign may well have played a part in Emery’s thinking.
“We’ve seen him [Ramsey] in the Euros dominating when he was absolutely fantastic, we’ve seen the season [2013-14] he has with Arsenal scoring 20-plus goals and was amazing, we’ve seen he can score in big games, winning cup finals,” Wright told BBC Radio 5 live.
“But in respect of a consistent performer for the season, making the difference in the league when he’s needed? When was the last time he’s done that?
“Are they going to pay the kind of money he probably wants when you’ve got someone coming through like Iwobi?
“The impact he’s made in the last few games Iwobi, coming on and he’s actually replaced Ramsey and he’s made an impact.
“Maybe [Arsenal manager] Unai Emery has seen that.”
Arsenal will take on Leicester City in their next Premier League fixture on October 20.
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