Why Aubameyang would be the perfect fit for Arsenal
Pierre Emerick Aubameyang has been one of Borrusia Dortmund's prized jewels since he joined in 2013. The Gabon International began his career at AC Milan as a raw 19 year-old youngster but failed to make a name for himself in Seria A.
He was subsequently loaned out to several French clubs before finally settling in at AS Saint-Etienne. After a two-year stay with the French outfit, he was brought back into the limelight of the big clubs by current Arsenal and former Dortmund head of recruitment, Sven Mislintat.
The 28 year-old has wowed fans at Signal Iduna Park ever since, scoring an impressive 141 goals in 212 appearances. However, several disciplinary issues and controversies have made him fall out of favor with the club.
With the Gabon international not included in Dortmund's matchday squad for their trip to Berlin, Aubameyang's departure seems more likely than ever. Permier League club Arsenal seem to be the main suitors and here is why Aubameyang is perfect for the North London Club.
#1 Goal Threat
Arsenal's sheer lack of goals has been a cause for concern for Arsene Wenger this season and Aubameyang has been in top form, scoring 13 goals in 15 appearances, something Arsenal would greatly benefit from.
The Gunners have scored just 41 goals in the league: joint lowest among the Premier League's top six. They have lacked a prolific goal scorer since Robin Van Persie left in 2012, although Alexandre Lacazette was bought in to fix this issue in the previous transfer window.
The Frenchman has not preformed poorly, but goals have been hard to come by for the center forward. His link-up play with teammates has been something that has caught the eye of the supporters and Aubameyang would be well poised to take full advantage of it.