PSG in talks with Ramsey as they battle Juventus and Bayern Munich for star

AARON RAMSEY has held talks with Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.

It is widely expected that the Arsenal midfielder will leave the Emirates when his contract expires next year after having a contract extension offer withdrawn.

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly held talks with Aaron Ramsey

The Gunners midfielder is widely expected to leave the club next year

But according to L’Equipe, the French champions may try and secure a move for Ramsey, 28, in January.

The reports suggest advanced talks have taken place between PSG and both Ramsey and Arsenal.

An 18-month contract offer could therefore be on the cards very soon with sporting director Antero Henrique believed to be preparing a bid of between £9million and £18million.

They are keen to bring in a new central midfielder with Adrien Rabiot set to quit the Parc des Princes when the transfer window reopens.

SunSport revealed PSG had a five-name shortlist of potential new signings which included Mario Lemina, Frenkie De Jong, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Idrissa Gueye and Diadie Samassekou.

Their lack of steel in midfield has seen Brazilian defender Marquinhos deployed in a holding, anchor role many times by Thomas Tuchel this season.

Despite the attacking creativity of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Edinson Cavani and Angel Di Maria, it is generally accepted another holding midfielder to sure up the middle of the park is needed if PSG are going to win the Champions League.

Whether Ramsey could offer that – and something different to Marco Verratti – is unclear.

PSG are desperate to sign a holding midfielder with Adrien Rabiot set to leave and Marquinhos forced to play in the middle

Abdoulaye Doucoure is another name that has been linked with a move to the Parc des Princes in recent weeks

He has often struggled when played in a holding role at Arsenal and is far more suited to a three-man midfield where he has licence to get forward or the No10 role.

Ramsey operated in front of Matteo Guendouzi and Lucas Torreira yesterday when he replaced Alexandre Lacazette on after an hour in the 1-1 draw at Brighton.

However, despite the talks with PSG, Juventus and Bayern Munich are also keen on the Gunners star.

Italian outlet Calciomercato believe Ramsey would prefer a move to the Serie A champions while Niko Kovac is understood to be keen to add further competition to his strong midfield.