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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang a target for Manchester City with Pep Guardiola prepared to go all-out for Borussia Dortmund forward if Sergio Aguero leaves

Aguero has hinted he could leave the Etihad this summer after losing his City spot to Samba sensation Gabriel Jesus

MANCHESTER CITY will go all-out to land Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang if Sergio Aguero leaves.

Aguero maintains he wants to stay.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is being lined up by Manchester City
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is being lined up by Manchester CityCredit: Getty Images

But he has hinted he will reconsider his future at the end of the season after slipping behind new arrival Gabriel Jesus.


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If Aguero, whose title-winning goal against QPR in 2012 is part of City folklore, decides he does want out, City will make a £40m-plus move for the Gabonese strike ace.

For their part, City want to keep Aguero.

Sergio Aguero has hinted that he could leave City in the summer
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Sergio Aguero has hinted that he could leave City in the summerCredit: PA:Press Association
City and boss Pep Guardiola do want want to get rid of Aguero
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City chiefs and manager Pep Guardiola do want want to get rid of AgueroCredit: Reuters
Gabon striker Aubameyang has netted 21 times this season
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Gabon striker Aubameyang has netted 21 times this seasonCredit: Getty Images

Aubameyang, 27, is City’s third choice as they are resigned to losing out on Lionel Messi and Manchester United-bound Antoine Griezmann.

Contact has been made with Aubameyang’s representatives after he signalled his willingness to leave Dortmund.

Real Madrid were the front-runners.

Aubameyang nets a brilliant strike against Tottenham last season
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Aubameyang fires in a brilliant strike against Tottenham last seasonCredit: Reuters
Aubameyang celebrates in style at White Hart Lane
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Aubameyang celebrates in style at White Hart LaneCredit: Getty Images

But in recent weeks they appear to have cooled their interest, prioritising a keeper with David De Gea and Thibaut Courtois in their sights.

Aubameyang has scored 21 goals for Dortmund so far this term, 17 in as many Bundesliga games.

Real would be genuine contenders to land Aguero should he force his way out, but French champions Paris-Saint Germain are also interested.

Aubameyang celebrates a Dortmund goal with team-mate Marco Reus
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Aubameyang shows a lighter side celebrating with team-mate Marco ReusCredit: Getty Images
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