Aaron Ramsey is destined to play for an elite European club if he leaves Arsenal, according to his Wales manager Ryan Giggs.

Ramsey’s 10-year Arsenal stay appears to be drawing to a close with the midfielder’s representatives, Avid Sports & Entertainment Group, suggesting in two tweets this week that contract talks with the Gunners had collapsed.

It was reported that Arsenal had pulled out of talks with their wage bill stretched to over £200million a year and Ramsey’s representatives, in a since deleted tweet, said the player “didn’t want to leave, but now there is no other option”.

The 27-year-old joined Arsenal from Cardiff in 2008 for a bargain £5m and has made 337 appearances, scoring 58 goals.

But he could now leave north London in January or next summer and Giggs said: “Aaron can play anywhere and for any club, he’s suited to any league.

“He’s played at the top with Arsenal and has been there for 10 years. Then there’s all the games he’s played for Wales.

“He’s a goalscoring midfielder who, if he plays 40-45 games a season, is going to score 15 goals. They don’t grow on trees.

“He’s also a good character, has a good personality, and is a good professional. So if he does go, somebody is getting a very good player.”

Ramsey missed Arsenal’s Europa League tie in Azerbaijan on Thursday to stay in London with his wife Colleen, who is expecting twins.

However, the Welshman returned to action this afternoon as Arsenal thrashed recently promoted Fulham 5-1 at Craven Cottage. 

A brace from Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as well as a lovely back-heel goal from Ramsey, gave Emery's men all three points and moved them into the top four.

It's nine wins on the bounce for the Gunners now in all competitions, but something they need to sort out is Ramsey's future.

Will he be sold in January? Or will he move on for free in the summer? Who knows, he may even extend his stay yet.