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Man Utd and Arsenal target Aubameyang reveals shock offer from Premier League rival
NEWCASTLE once tried to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the Borussia Dortmund striker has confirmed.
Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang has revealed Newcastle were once in for him
Aubameyang has revealed the Premier League club approached him when he was still an up-and-coming striker at Saint-Etienne.
The Gabon international spent just two seasons with the Ligue 1 club, bagging 37 goals in 87 league appearances.
In recent weeks Aubameyang has been a target for a number of Europe's top clubs including Manchester United and Arsenal.
Both clubs are said to have approached Dortmund with offers in the region of £60million.
And according to French publication Le 10 Sport United have had several meetings with the striker's representatives.