Arsenal transfer news: Gunners launched a £42million bid for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but striker seems destined for Real Madrid
Striker has admitted that he could leave the Bundesliga side at the end of the season
ARSENAL launched a £42million bid for Borussia Dortmund's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the summer.
The striker is one of the most highly-sought after players after scoring 39 goals in 49 games for the German side last season.
And Arsene Wenger tried to steal a march on Europe's top clubs by luring the 27-year-old to the Emirates according to
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Aubameyang has revealed that he may leave the Westfalenstadion at the end of the season after admitting he doesn't know if he will stay.
He said: “I don’t know if I will stay. I just think about playing good football right now."
Wenger will undoubtedly return with an improved offer next summer but Aubameyang seems destined for Real Madrid.
The former Saint-Etienne striker, whose contract expires in 2020, revealed in March: “Real Madrid? There is no agreement but I promised my grandfather I would play there one day.
“Why wouldn’t I want to discover new things? As I’ve said several times, I’d like to play in Spain and have good weather for once in my life!”
The 27-year-old speed merchant has bagged a stunning 20 goals in 20 matches this season including 15 in 12 league starts.
It is believed that Dortmund will not accept any offers below £60m.