Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang move close as Borussia Dortmund leave striker at home for away game at Hertha Berlin
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ARSENAL’S move for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly growing closer after the striker was left behind for Borussia Dortmund’s trip to Hertha Berlin.
Bild claims Aubameyang was not on the plane which departed for the German capital today.
Wenger has already been raving about the Gabon international, who could be set to partner Alexandre Lacazette in a lightning-quick partnership.
Dortmund have resisted attempts from clubs in the past to sign Aubameyang, but a number of disciplinary issues this season appear to have helped change their mind.
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The Bundesliga outfit have already earmarked Chelsea’s Michy Batshuayi as a potential replacement.
But Dortmund are believed to have first opened talks with Arsenal over a move for France international Olivier Giroud.