Published 16:34 IST, March 17th 2020
Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 'wants' to sign for Barcelona this summer: Report
Premier League: Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is keen on signing for Barcelona in the upcoming summer transfer window according to reports.
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Arsenal superstar Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been linked with a move to join Barcelona in summer. Aubameyang's contract with Arsenal is set to expire next summer and Gabon striker is keen for a move away from Emirates in order to win titles. Barcelona transfer news suggests that LaLiga giants are in dire need of a striker and have identified Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as a target for summer.
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Barcelona transfer news: Arsenal captain Aubameyang a priority
Luis Suarez is entering twilight years of his career at Camp u and Barcelona are er to secure a deal for his successor. Barcelona are in hunt for a prolific goalscorer who can complement ir philosophy. So far, Antoine Griezmann has been unable to score goals on a regular basis since his move to Catalonia in summer. refore, Barcelona have lined up Arsenal star Aubameyang as ir prime summer target.
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Barcelona transfer news: Sights set on Aubameyang
Arsenal transfer news: Aubameyang set to leave?
Aubamenyang signed for Arsenal in January 2018 and in less than two and a half years at Emirates Stium, he has played 105 times scoring 64 goals, 49 of m coming in Premier League. However, Arsenal have failed to lay ir hands on any silverware since 2017 and Aubameyang might be tempted to win some trophies before he retires. A move to Barcelona would likely fulfil 30-year-old Aubameyang's appetite for silverware, with Barcelona regularly competing for LaLiga title as well as Champions League.
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Arsenal transfer news: Aubameyang needs a new contract
Arsenal have me allowing ir key players to run down ir contracts a habit of late. Aubameyang will enter last 12 months of his current deal when new season begins. For Arsenal, it is imperative to tie down Gabon international at rth London because of his goals and ability to perform in big games. Aubameyang is currently second-highest goalscorer in Premier League.
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16:34 IST, March 17th 2020