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Borussia Dortmund centre-back Matthias Ginter wants teammates Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Ilkay Gundogan to continue on with the Bundesliga side despite speculation over their respective futures. Aubameyang missed Tuesday's training due to a reported private appointment, and his absence has started fresh rumours that the Gabon international could be on his way out of the club in January. Ginter wants the 26-year-old to stay at the club. "On and off the pitch he is very important because he always creates a good atmosphere in training," Ginter said. "In matches he always puts himself at the service of the team and is always good for a goal. We hope that he will remain." Ginter also said he hopes Gundogan, who has been repeatedly linked with a move away from Signal Iduna Park this month, will stay on. "I hope they [Aubameyang and Gundogan] extend their contracts," Ginter added. "We are all happy when they stay with us as long as possible." Aubameyang's phenomenal form this season has seen him score 27 goals in 26 appearances in all competitions, with Arsenal reportedly interested in his signature. Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke responded to transfer rumours surrounding the forward on Monday by stating the club were not dependent on just one player. Citing the rumours that Mats Hummels and Ilkay Gundogan were set to leave Borussia last year, Watzke said: "Where are they right now? Still here. "At this stage, Borussia are very much capable of making financially interesting offers to players. Add the sporting element and the BVB environment to it and we don't need to hide from anyone."
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