BORUSSIA DORTMUND SAY they have had no contact with Arsenal amidst reports their star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is chasing a move to the Premier League club.
Aubameyang’s father and agent Pierre has reportedly been in London this week to negotiate a transfer for the Gabon forward, who has been left out of Dortmund’s squad for Friday night’s trip to Hertha Berlin.
According to German magazine Kicker, Dortmund want €70 million for last season’s top-scorer in the German league.
Aubameyang has already scored 21 goals in 23 games this season, but was disciplined by the club last Sunday for the third time in 16 months after failing to attend a team meeting.
He was dropped for Sunday’s goalless draw at home to Wolfsburg and will now miss a second game in a row, fuelling the speculation he will soon be heading to north London.
“It is obvious that he has to put his foot down in training and show up well,” head coach Peter Stoeger said of Aubameyang earlier today.
“He can decide for himself, with his attitude, whether he will be considered and I plan on using him, if he works hard.”
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger praised Aubameyang’s “strong character”, which did not go down well with Dortmund’s sports director Michael Zorc.
“We find it respectless to talk about a player from another club,” said Zorc, who added that Aubameyang has this week “trained well and is focused” on regaining his Dortmund place.
“There has been no contact with Arsenal and we assume Arsene Wenger has enough to do worrying about the performances of his own players.”
Aubameyang has a contract at Dortmund until 2021.
Swedish teenager Alexander Isak, 18, made only his third German league appearance when he took Aubameyang’s place on Sunday, but the team struggled to take their chances.
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Hope he’s better then Lacafinish
@Mark Nugent: Jordo incoming…. ‘hes better than Lukaku’……
@Graham: obsessed
@Jordo: Christ, you even obliged…. you must be chomping at the lips!!!
@Graham: he is better than lukaku its just facts!
@Mark Nugent: doesn’t matter if he’s better or not! It’s a superb signing. We’ve got two of the best scouts in the world as well.. We’re slowly preparing for life after wenger the right way.. Not uniteds way. Bright future ahead for arsenal when wenger f*** off
@Acedeuce: lol
@Mark Nugent: must be about being midtable…
@Mark Nugent: great response
@Acedeuce: made more sense then your post
I think Arsenal will come out the better of this mika is a great talent he just doesn’t suit Jose’s style of play
@Jamie Smith: Mikytarian, while undoubtedly has talent, is too easily pushed off the ball. He’s not suited to the PL, regardless of manager..
@Jamie Smith:
I like Mkhi. His attitude is great and he is a fine player. I’m gutted for him it hasn’t worked out for him cause he was delighted when he signed for United. I hope he does well at the Arsenal.
@Nollaig Elliot: has he played better on the wing or in the 10 for united in your opinion mate?
@Jordo:
I think the 10 Jordo. Found him to be in and out of games on the wing. You’ll be surprised how fast he is. Very quick turn of pace. Will defo suit Arsenal.
@Nollaig Elliot: maybe United should leave Sanchez where he is and go for Aubemeyang themselves. He’s a lot younger and has had a tremendous scoring record in Germany over the past 3/4 years. Wages wouldn’t be as high as what Sanchez is demanding so maybe a better investment in the long run.
@Sloop John G: he’s 28. Sanchez is 29.
@FPL Thommo: wasn’t aware that Aubemeyang was 28 Thommo. That’ll teach me to check my facts first :-)
@Sloop John G:
Seems to be a bit loose discipline wise too Sloop.
Jesus Arsenal never fail to surprise me, totally different player from what they actually need, its players that can provide for Lacca they should be looking at signing.
Its a case of Wenger madness. “OH we fecked up with Sanchez and the fans are pissed so we better sign someone to keep the clowns happy….
Some joke of a run club tbh…
@Hotshot Hamish: you should be more worried about kane leaving because spurs can’t compete for trophies pal
@Jordo: Haha, wow thats a response of one happy Arsenal fan …. :-)
Himself and Mkhi eh? Shame we’ve nothing to play for.
@Armchair Follower: Eh… You have the Top 4 and the Europa League to play for? And Arsenal are in the league cup semi finals?
@Al-Macca: are we really gonna get top four though
@Cian O’Sullivan: who gives a toss about top 4! Wenger out!!!!! Only thing to look forward to is cup games
140 million the deal will cost in total including wages and signing on fee, agents fee etc. That’s how the maths works these days.
@Brian: For a player who just signed a contract, then threw his toys out of the pram, to Arsenal….. of all places….
@Graham: he signed a new contract for Dortmund in 2015 pal
@Jordo: https://www.bundesliga.com/en/news/Bundesliga/borussia-dortmund-s-aubameyang-confirms-contract-extension-pulisic-kagawa-467139.jsp
Ok pal…. an extension, and an commitment….