Arsenal Transfer News: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Wanted If Alexis Sanchez Exits

Arsenal are reportedly planning to make a move for Borussia Dortmund strikerPierre-Emerick Aubameyang if Alexis Sanchez departs the Emirates Stadium during the January transfer window.According to Sky Sport Italia (via Football Italia), the Gabon forward will become a key target to replace Sanchez should the former Barcelona man move to Manchester City:Sanchez, 29, has only six months remaining on his current Arsenal deal and was heavily linked with a move to City last summer.Sky Blues manager Pep Guardiola seemed to effectively rule out a January move for the Chilean recently when he said he believed Sanchez would remain at Arsenal during the winter window, per MailOnline'sJack Bezants.That does not mean, though, that Sanchez will not eventually leave Arsenal for City when his deal expires at the end of the season, in which case the Gunners need to find an adequate replacement.Along with Mesut Ozilwho is also out of contract in the summerSanchez has been Arsenal's key attacking presence since he joined the club in 2014.Arsenal will need to bring in a top-quality forward to replace him, andAubameyang could be an ideal target.The 28-year-old has been hugely prolific in the Bundesliga during the last three seasons, netting 69 goals in 78 appearances while also thriving in European competition.He is also reportedly available as his relationship with Dortmund's hierarchy has broken down recently, perDarren Lewisof theMirror.BVB are unlikely to letAubameyanggo cheap as he is a valuable asset and still has a contract with the club to 2021.However, it is inevitable Arsenal are going to have to splash out in order to properly replace Sanchez, andAubameyang could be a brilliant capture given his effectiveness in front of goal.
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