Arsenal linked with stunning swoop for Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to replace Alexis Sanchez

ARSENAL are reportedly 'very optimistic' they can sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this month.

The Gunners are set to sell Alexis Sanchez and could also lose Theo Walcott in the winter window.

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But Spanish football expert Guillem Balague says the Gunners are confident they can seal a deal for £60million-rated Borussia Dortmund striker Aubameyang as a replacement.

He said: "Arsenal are going to go for a few signings in the next few days.

One they want to close and finalise is Aubameyang.

"They are willing to pay €60m (£53m) and they hope Borussia Dortmund accepts that.

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"They are very optimistic that will be the case. It'll take longer than Alexis (to get done).

"That's the player they are putting all their eggs in the basket for.

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"They think he will be a perfect replacement for Alexis and will work well with Lacazette.

"Arsenal wanted Aubameyang in the summer but they are trying to get him now."