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Dortmund target Inaki Williams as they line up Athletic Bilbao striker in preparation for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s exit

Aubameyang has reiterated his desire for a move to Real Madrid and Williams could replace Gabon striker in San Mames

INAKI WILLIAMS has been linked with a £43million move to Dortmund.

Marca report that the Athletic Bilbao striker could be on his was from San Mames if Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leaves this summer.

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Inaki Williams could be on his way to Borussia Dortmund

Williams can leave if a club triggers his 50m euro (£43m) release clause.


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And he could be on his way if Real Madrid or a Premier League side steps up their pursuit of Aubameyang, leaving Dortmund without a striker.

The Gabon hitman has reiterated his desire to move to Real and Borussia CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has admitted that a bid of around 80m euros (£68m) might be enough to secure his services.

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The Athletic Bilbao striker netted 13 times last season

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Williams is being lined up as a replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

And Williams, 22, is the man that has reportedly earmarked by the Bundesliga club as his replacement.

The Bilbao-born forward struck an impressive 13 times in 36 games last season including one in a 3-1 defeat at Barcelona.

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Williams netted against Barcelona in a -1 defeat at the Nou Camp last season

His displays earned him a call up to the Spain squad before making his debut in a 3-1 friendly win over Bosnia.

Vicente del Bosque then placed Williams on standby for Euro 2016.

But he struggled for form this campaign, netting just four times in 29 games so far.

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