5 reasons why Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a bad investment for Arsenal

Borussia Dortmund superstar Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been highly linked with a move to Premier League in the January transfer window.

According to Bundesliga expert, Lee Price, the Gabonese International was looking for a way out of the Signal Iduna Park for over a year and could finally be on the verge of leaving BVB, with Arsenal interested, as per reports in the Daily Express.

The Gunners have identified Aubameyang as an ideal replacement for Alexis Sanchez, who is expected to join Manchester United within the coming days, according to The Sun.

That being said, here are 5 reasons why Arsenal should avoid signing Aubameyang:

#5 One-dimensional attributes

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is very polarised when it comes to his playing attributes in the final third.

Although largely known for his devastating pace and goal-scoring abilities, Aubameyang still lacks the strength and fighting spirit to evolve as a top striker in the Premier League and is very one-dimensional in his approach against the opposing defenders.

Playing on the shoulders of the last defender is a vital part of his game, meaning Aubameyang gets largely isolated when up against a sturdy defensive unit.

Furthermore, he relies solely on his clever positioning inside the box to score goals, meaning he is not someone you would expect to win games with a piledriver from long range, nor shrug off defenders at will in order pull of an incredible solo effort.

His performance heavily depends on the chances created by his teammates and should they fail to make enough opportunities, Aubameyang is very likely to struggle.