Arsenal tell Real Madrid they can forget signing Aubameyang, but can take £52m star instead

According to reports, Arsenal are no longer prepared to discuss the sale of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with Real Madrid, but they have given Real the green light to sign Alexandre Lacazette. 

The Gunners had reportedly been open to the Gabon international joining the Spanish champions if they could get their hands on Luka Jovic in return.

However, Real are not keen on the parting with the former Frankfurt striker just yet.

Arsenal are still hopeful Aubameyang will sign a new deal, otherwise he could leave for free at the end of next season.

Could Alex Lacazette be up for grabs this summer.

And Mikel Arteta’s side reportedly would prefer to offload Lacazette over Auba when the summer transfer window opens.

While Aubameyang has continued to score prolifically this term, Lacazette has found things more difficult.

The Frenchman has registered nine goals in all competitions so far and has been finding playing time hard to come by under Mikel Arteta.

Thoughts, Gooners? Let us know in the comments…