The Gabon striker, 27, has been linked with a sensational Etihad move this summer.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s Manchester City move has hit a snag after Borussia Dortmund have insisted their prolific Gabon striker is NOT for salePierre-Emerick Aubameyang netted 36 goals last season in all competitionsPierre-Emerick warms up ahead of Borussia Dortmund’s pre-season win over Manchester United. The striker scored a penalty during the 4-1 demolitionPierre-Emerick Aubameyang whips on a Batman mask after scoring against Schalke. Team-mate Marco Reus joins in the celebration in a Robin mask
But Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc is adamant Aubameyang – crowned African Player of the Year in January – is going nowhere.
He told Bild: “All these rumours have already followed us this summer.
“We can only repeat, as always, that he has a contract with us until 2020 and feels good at Borussia Dortmund – as it should remain.”
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been linked with Man City move this summerGabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was crowned African Player of the Year in January. He saw off competition from Yaya Toure for the accolade
He told German news outlet ZDF: “The only club that could lure me away from Dortmund is Real Madrid.
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“But now is not the right time.”
Guardiola is looking for strike reinforcements to ensure he has plenty of firepower for his debut Premier League season.
Pep Guardiola has been dealt a blow in his bid to land Pierre-Emerick AubameyangInjury-prone Sergio Aguero remains Manchester City’s main man up frontKelechi Iheanacho is an option for Pep Guardiola but is inexperienced at just 19Wilfried Bony could leave Manchester City to either Swansea or Galatasaray
After Argentina ace Sergio Aguero, 28, who has a poor injury record, the Spaniard is limited in his attacking options.
Wonderkid Kelechi Iheanacho shone last season but remains inexperienced at just 19 years old.
Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Bony, 27, looks set to leave City this summer, with Swansea and Galatasaray both reportedly keen on his services.
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