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'Very positive'

Arsene Wenger confirms Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang interest and says his character will fit Arsenal

Borussia Dortmund star has had a number of run-ins with club bosses but looks set to make switch from Bundesliga this window

ARSENE WENGER has confirmed Arsenal's interest in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and said his character will fit Arsenal.

The Borussia Dortmund striker has had a number of run-ins with club bosses in the Bundesliga side.

 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will fit in at Arsenal, according to Arsene Wenger
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will fit in at Arsenal, according to Arsene WengerCredit: AFP

But the Emirates chief is adamant that is not an issue ahead of a proposed move this month.

Asked if Aubameyang will fit Arsenal, Wenger said: "Yes, a character can be very positive or very negative.

"Overall you look at achievement over career and if he has done well the character has been used in a positive way."

Aubameyang's agent and father Pierre-Francois reportedly flew into London yesterday to finalise his £53million switch.

 Arsene Wenger speaking today
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Arsene Wenger speaking todayCredit: Arsenal
 The Gabon forward appears on the brink of a move to the Emirates
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The Gabon forward appears on the brink of a move to the EmiratesCredit: AP:Associated Press

But Wenger refused to reveal too much when speaking to the press this morning.

Speaking of talk of his transfer, Wenger said: "No I have nothing to add to that.

"This kind of thing is better when it's secret.

"You announce it when it's over the line. Nothing else [other than Sanchez] is close."

 Arsene Wenger insists Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's character will fit in at Arsenal
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Arsene Wenger insists Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's character will fit in at ArsenalCredit: Getty - Contributor
 The Arsenal manager was coy when discussing the Dortmund star's move
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The Arsenal manager was coy when discussing the Dortmund star's moveCredit: Getty - Contributor

Reports earlier this week indicated the Gunners had achieved personal terms with the Gabon forward.

It was further claimed that the 28-year-old's switch was down to Dortmund and whether or not they would allow him to leave.

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