The English Premier League (EPL) has released the list of nominees for February’s Player of the Month award.
They include Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Marcos Alonso (Chelsea) and Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton).
Manchester United agreed a deal worth up to £68m before signing Bruno Fernandes and since joining the red davils, the play maker has been impressive.
After weeks of negotiations, United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward reached an agreement that saw united pay an initial fee of €55m (£46.56m) plus add-on for Fernandes.
Arsenal’s “most important player” Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is favourites to win the award. The gunners captain has been consistent these season banging goals back to back.
It has been reported that he wants to play in the Champions League next season and has been linked with a move, but the former Africa best player have assured Arsenal management and fans that he will remain in England.
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“Before I took over I had my questions about him but he has shown his commitment. I wanted him to show if he wanted to do it and do it physically. I’m so happy with him. He is scoring important goals and as a captain he is giving a great example to everyone else with the way he is working defensively.” said Arteta.
He has been linked with a transfer to Barcelona, who reportedly tried to sign him in January. They are completely right to want him because he is a superb player,” continued Arteta. “It’s right that big teams like him. Hopefully we can convince him this is right place to be.
“I think it’s been tough for him because he has big expectations. He wants to play in the biggest competitions and with the best players. We have to help him do that. He needs to feel fulfilled.
“He is our most important player, no doubt the impact he has in this team. We will have to convince him to stay with us.”
Aubameyang’s current contract runs until the summer of 2021.
Fans have until 6pm on March 9 to vote for their favourite players.
The public’s votes will then be combined with those of the 20 club captains and a panel of football experts to decide the winner next week.
Mikel Arteta (Arsenal), Sean Dyche (Burnley), Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (Manchester United) and Chris Wilder are up for the manager’s award.
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