Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Out)

[Malky]

Other question is if we sell Auba who do we even replace him with?

Top class strikers don’t exactly grow on trees and even if there was one would he want to come here after we’ve sold our best striker and are sat in midtable?

Exactly! Some might say Martinelli but as much of an exciting prospect he is, I wouldn't want him leading the line for us week in, week out just yet.
At the current stage we're at, we'll have no chance at getting someone like Werner. Realistically I don't see us being able to bring in anyone that can offer us the goal scoring threat of Auba, ideally we just sign him up for another couple of seasons and hopefully Martinelli will be the one that replaces him.

 

[Kysus]

Werner is a great goal scorer himself though, Auba is older and proven it for longer.

Werner is better in all other departments too, simply a better player.

Werner right now is as unproven as Pepe
It's his first top top season.

 

[Manberg]

 

[Jasard]

Can't really blame him for wanting to leave at his age and our position

 

[pigge]

Would happily accept Piatek this window if Aubs was off, if Arsenal were to sell in Jan, it's likely they already have a forward target on the radar and would be able to sign this window.

We would need a goalscorer, not a dud. Why would you want Piatek?

 

[Flying Okapis]

Taking their bloody time if true, should add on another 10mil+ for leaving it so late in the window if it is too happen.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

We should reject any move he need to wait until summer.

 

[Dutch D]

We should reject any move he need to wait until summer.

Really can't afford to lose him in winter without a replacement lined up. Have no idea who would be available, though. So I agree.

In summer I'd sell both Auba and Laca if Auba definitely wants to leave. Rebuild the front three by buying a top young striker and a left-winger who matches well with the attributes of the striker.

I would prefer keeping Auba one more season, though, as a lot needs to be changed about our squad and we need some top players to attract top talent. Auba is definitely thé quality/marquee player at the club now that Özil has fallen off.

 

[field442]

He has one year left in the summer and there might not be a move for him if this doesn’t happen now. I wouldn’t blame the club if they got rid of him now.

 

[A_G]

It's only been 3 weeks since he said he was "100% here". What's changed?

 

[African Flair]

It's only been 3 weeks since he said he was "100% here". What's changed?

An outlet.

 

[field442]

It's only been 3 weeks since he said he was "100% here". What's changed?

“For now, I'm here. I'm 100% here.” I suppose the “for now” bit changed (if true).

 

[ChefMan21]

I'd be really happy if we got Puig and Umtiti in return. The former reminds me of Iniesta - he was great against us in the friendly and looks to have developed since then - while Umtiti is an upgrade on pretty much every CB we have. I know the former has potential and is not ready made, while the latter has had injury concerns, but I think they are worth a punt if we can get them in January. Puig could be our new Fabregas and Umtiti our new Campbell in terms of potential and ability, respectively.

 

[SingmeasongSong]

His grandad is going to throw a pig head right from heaven.

 

[Sanchez11]

Depends on how much we are been offered

 

[SingmeasongSong]

The main concern with this is obviously the time of the deal. Coming in for our topscorer a week before the window shuts is just disrespectful.

They've known that they'd be in need for another forward for some time.
Hard to see many options that would be a good replacement. Zaha still seems to be the best for a rather straight swap, but sadly isn't on the market.

Would provide exactly what we need. Pepe and Zaha are just very different players. Zaha would add that directness and speed in transition that we need so desparately. He's unique and would still transform our side.

 

[Beksl]

As mush as I like Auba I'd sell and I'd give Martinelli the chance to shine.

 

[Penn_]

I’d be more excited by him leaving than staying tbh, to the point where I’m kind of praying that someone comes in with an offer.

 

[HollandGooner]

Barcelona are really a **** club tapping up every ****ing player they want no class at all.

 

[Nom de Plume]

It's only been 3 weeks since he said he was "100% here". What's changed?

Nothing has changed. Newspaper trash talk to fill the pages.
Relax