According to reports from The Daily Star this afternoon, Arsenal are targeting Borussia Dortmund star Pierre Emerick Aubameyang as a cheaper alternative to Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema.
The France striker is on the Emirates radar following the revelation that new Bernabeu boss Rafa Benitez intends to use Cristiano Ronaldo as a centre-forward next season and he’s also been linked with a move to Manchester United.
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But earlier today Arsene Wenger dismissed reports of a £40million bid for the 27 year-old, following claims that he’d personally spoken with Benzema regarding a summer move to north London.
And The Daily Star believe the Gunners gaffer is now eyeing a cheaper alternative in Borussia Dortmund’s Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, a lightening quick winger-forward who boasts 42 goals in 95 appearances for the Bundesliga outfit.
Citing German publication RevierSport, they claim Wenger is preparing a £30million bid for the 26 year-old – around £10million less than Benzema’s widely mooted price-tag.