According to reports from The Express, Liverpool are hoping to hijack Arsenal’s pursuit of Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The Gabon international has scored the most goals of any player involved in Europe’s five leading top flights this season, bagging 17 in just 18 Bundesliga appearances alongside four assists.
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The 26-year-old has been no stranger to the Premier League’s rumour columns over the last few months, with reports in December mooting Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United all as potential suitors for the January transfer window.
The Sun reported yesterday that the Gunners have sent an ‘intermediary’ to Westphalia to try and broker a deal, but The Express – who cite Spanish publication Don Balon – claim Liverpool are looking to muscle in on negotiations.
It’s alleged manager Jurgen Klopp hopes his ties with Dortmund will give the Merseyside outfit the upper hand. But whether Liverpool have the financial firepower to meet the Black-Yellows’ £42million valuation of the speedy striker remains to be seen.
Kloop should try n sign this Dutch player is good, we re in need of striker pls.