Gabonese striker Aubameyang could be on his way out of Premier League side Arsenal in the January transfer window
Spanish giants Barcelona are said to be ready to join Juventus in serious battle to fight for the signature of Aubameyang
Arsenal have been without Aubameyang for their last three games and Mikel Arteta is not ready to restore him back

Embattled Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is now reportedly on the eyes of those in charge of Barcelona as they are thinking of offering him a deal when the January window opens.

Things have tuned sour recently for the Gabonese striker at the Emirates stadium which force the club to strip him captaincy and was also banished from training.

Mikel Arteta who is the Arsenal gaffer did not include Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in Arsenal's last three games fueling speculation that he could be leaving the club next year.

According to the report on UK Sun and Daily Mail, Barcelona are only interested in signing Aubameyang on loan in January.

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And even if they sign Aubameyang in January, Barcelona will have to wait until February to have him as the striker will be traveling to Cameroon for the 2021 African Cup of Nations.

Why is Barcelona looking for Aubameyang?

Barcelona are looking for a good replacement for Sergio Aguero who has retired from football because of health issues.

4 Arsenal players Mikel Arteta Is considering to replace Aubameyang as captain

Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has drawn up a four-man shortlist of players he is considering for the captaincy role.

The Gunners are currently without a skipper after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was stripped of the role.

Aubameyang was axed from the responsibility on Tuesday, December 14, when Arsenal confirmed he will no longer sport the club's armband for a 'disciplinary breach.'

The decision was reached just days after the Gabonese striker was dropped from the team that played Southampton at the weekend.

Metro UK now reports speculation is already rife on who Arteta could name as Aubameyang's replacement. There are four names currently being considered

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Ibitoye Shittu

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