- Arsenal legend Thierry Henry wants the Gunners to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
- The Frenchman believes the Gabonese striker will bring goals to the Emirates Stadium
- But Borussia Dortmund are yet to agree a deal with Arsenal
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has urged his former club to sign Borussia Dortmund and Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang before the close of the January 2018 transfer window.
The Gunners have been trying to bring the player to the Emirates Stadium, but his German club are yet to agree any deal with the Premier League side.
Arsene Wenger wants Aubameyang to replace Alexis Sanchez who has joined Manchester United, but Arsenal are still £13 million short of Dortmund’s £61m asking price for the player.
Thierry Henry backs Arsenal to sign Gabonese striker Pierre Aubameyang (photo: Mirror)
Henry who was known for his superb scoring skills during his playing days at Arsenal has now provided three things that could force the Gunners to meet Dortmund's asking price for Aubameyang.
'‘We’re talking about Aubameyang, and we don’t know if he’s going to come or not, But Aubameyang will bring you goals, runs in behind, and charisma. He would be a good addition to the team,'' Henry said on Sky Sports.
Earlier, NAIJ.com had reported how Premier League campaigners Arsenal have reportedly reached an agreement with Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang over a move to the Emirates Stadium.
According to the report by Mirror, German club Borussia Dortmund will now decide whether the player leaves this month or he stays.
Arsenal want to sign Pierre Aubameyang as a replacement for Chilean striker Alexis Sanchez who has joined Manchester United.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng