The Gabon international was dropped for Dortmund's Bundesliga draws at Wolfsburg, then last Friday in Berlin in the wake of the speculation. According to German media reports, Dortmund have rejected a second bid of 58 millions euros ($71.9m) by Arsenal. French striker Olivier Giroud has been linked to the deal in part exchange for Aubameyang.They have bid 50m euros.
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 25, 2018
But Arsenal are going to have to go higher if they are going to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund.https://t.co/CNxwumJrut pic.twitter.com/e4MOfscdZ7
Dortmund, sixth in Germany's top flight, reportedly want 70 million for Aubameyang, who has a Borussia deal until 2021. Freiburg are 12th in the Bundesliga after going on a seven-match unbeaten run in the league and are expected to test Dortmund. Aubameyang has netted 13 goals in 15 games, but last played on December 17 when he scored in a 2-1 win at home to Hoffenheim. Dortmund's press officer blocked any further questions about Aubameyang's future at the club in Thursday's press conference.Arsenal have had a second bid for striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang rejected.
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 24, 2018
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"We never comment on players who are part of transfer rumours -- same if there is a question about Olivier Giroud," said the Dortmund official. German magazine Kicker claim Dortmund's senior figures are "increasingly angry" about the drawn-out negotiations with Arsenal. Broadcaster Sport1 predict the deal could go through for 65m euros as Dortmund are eager to cash in on their want-away star. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said they have "lots of options" and a "decision has not been made" although Gunners senior figures were seen in Dortmund last Sunday.SKY SOURCES: @BVB reject bid in excess of £50m from @Arsenal for striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. #SSN pic.twitter.com/WvJKb0YBqK
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 24, 2018
Borussia Dortmund boss Peter Stoger says Arsenal target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could feature against Freiburg on Saturday. #BVB #AFC pic.twitter.com/28xnT2GrrT
— Goal UK (@GoalUK) January 25, 2018