Manchester City transfer news: Pep Guardiola in fight with Real Madrid for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
REAL MADRID are stepping up their interest in long term Manchester City target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a wanted man with Manchester City and Real Madrid chasing him
Manchester City were in talks with Borussia Dortmund for Aubameyang in June but failed to get their man as they baulked at the £65million fee.
Pep Guardiola tried to sign Aubameyang in the summer but wouldn’t pay £65 for the strikerGetty Images
Despite the Spaniards being slapped with a transfer embargo preventing any player movement over the next two windows, the La Liga giants have made the current African player of the year their top priority.
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The Gabon international is the most wanted hitman in Europe, the 27-year-old bagged 36 goals in 45 appearances last season.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was in England last year taking on LiverpoolReuters
It has been suggested Aubameyeng’s preference would be the Bernabeu if he decides to leave Germany.
Zinedine Zidane wants Aubameyang and know the Gabon international first choice is a move to the BernabeuGetty Images
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane will get up close and personal with his transfer target as Real Madrid face Dortmund the Champions League groups stages on Tuesday.
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