Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang set to leave Arsenal if they hire Arteta as new manager

- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang might be leaving Arsenal in January

- The Gabonese forward is not a fan of Mikel Arteta who has been tipped as replacement for Emery

- The Spaniard has been highly spoken of during his last three years at Manchester City as Guardiola's assistant coach

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly planning to quit Arsenal if the club goes ahead to appoint Mikel Arteta as their new manager.

The Gunners have been coachless since the sack of former boss Unai Emery with Freddie Ljungberg temporarily in charge of the team.

Reports in England, however, reveals that the Manchester City assistant captain has sent his goodbyes to staff and players of the Citizens.

With his appointment said to be confirmed on Friday as they battle Everton at the Goodison Park this weekend.

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According to The Mirror Aubameyang is not a fan of the incoming boss and would force his way out of the club next month.

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Although Real Madrid have enquired about the Gabon international sometime this season, nothing tangible has been done afterwards.

The Mirror reveals that Arteta will pen a three-and-a-half-year deal with the club and his first assignment would be to persuade the likes of Aubameyang, Lacazette and Xhaka to stay.

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The former Borussia Dortmund star on his own part seems to have made up his mind and might use the January window to exit the club.

With 18 months left on his current deal, Arsenal may be forced to cash in on Aubameyang instead of allowing him go for free.

Legit.ng earlier reported that Real Madrid are interested in the signing of Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang when the January transfer window opens.

Los Blancos' chiefs are even reported to be ready to offer the Gunners' chiefs Luka Jovic plus cash in their bid to lure the Gabonese star to the Santiago Bernabeu.

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Aubameyang has been impressive for Arsenal this season scoring 12 goals in all competitions despite the Gunners' unimpressive performance this term.

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