According to a recent report by the Daily Star, Real Madrid have lost ground to Barcelona in the race to secure the signature of Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang if he decides to leave the North London club. The same source has revealed that the Gunners marksman has refused to commit his long-term future at the Emirates Stadium which has alerted both Madrid and Barca as they continue to keep a close eye on the striker’s situation at the English capital.
Aubameyang’s Fruitful Spell At North London
The Gabonese frontman has made a productive start to this Premier League season after putting in a string of goal-scoring displays for Unai Emery’s side so far. He has scored nine goals in 15 matches for the Gunners this term across all competitions. The 30-year-old is averaging 2.9 shots, 0.9 key passes and 0.5 dribbles per game in the English top-flight (stats via whoscored).
Aubameyang has also got a wealth of experience at the international level having represented the Gabon national side in 51 matches while netting 20 goals for his homeland thus far. Since joining from Borussia Dortmund at the start of last year, the veteran centre-forward has gone on to make 80 appearances for the Gunners while scoring 50 goals and providing 12 assists for them in the process.
What Are The Gabon International’s Best Attributes?
Aubameyang is still one of the most consistent goal-getters in European football. He managed to win the Premier League’s golden boot award along with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane last season. The Gabonese striker is quick and agile enough to make some clever runs behind the opposition backline. He is also highly versatile and can also operate as a winger if required.
Should Zidane Orchestrate A Move For Aubameyang?
With Karim Benzema heading into the twilight years of his playing career, the Galacticos could benefit from acquiring a proven forward like Aubameyang. He will not only add more goals to Zinedine Zidane’s squad but will also share some of the goal-scoring workload with Benzema up top.
Los Blancos should consider making a move for the Arsenal forward if he decides to switch clubs at the end of this campaign. At 31, Aubameyang still has a few years left in his tank to play at a high level. Thus, he will be a shrewd short-term acquisition who could come in and help the Madrid outfit challenge for more trophies in the coming years.
