Chelsea refused to match his wage demands. Arsenal’s star goalscorer was reportedly open to a controversial mid-season switch across London.Frank Lampard has since secured the signing of Germany hitman Timo Werner from RB Leipzig.And back at the start of the year, it was clear the Blues boss needed a top quality frontman to lead the line for Chelsea.Aubameyang would have certainly fit the bill, but the 31-year-old wanted a bumper pay package to ditch the Gunners.
The Gabon international’s contract at the Emirates Stadium expires in 2021, and Arsenal face having to sell their captain if an agreement over an extension is not reached.
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