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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Arsenal: Arsene Wenger reveals when transfer will be done
ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger has revealed when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s deal will be completed on transfer deadline day.
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The Gunners have been stuck in a transfer merry-go-round trying to sign the Gabon international.
After seeing their first two offers knocked back, Arsenal finally agreed on a £55.5million fee with Borussia Dortmund.
It is believed the Gunners are waiting for Olivier Giroud to join Chelsea before Aubameyang’s move to north London is authorised.
The 28-year-old was at Arsenal’s training complex on Tuesday completing the formalities ahead of the switch, having flown to the capital from Dortmund that morning.
Arsene Wenger says Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's deal will be done in the morning
We will know about that tomorrow morning.
And when Wenger was asked when the deal will be completed, he said: “We will know about that tomorrow morning."
Meanwhile, the Gunners suffered a setback on the pitch as they lost 3-1 to Swansea.
Nacho Monreal put the visitors 1-0 up but a Jordan Ayew strike, sandwiched by a Sam Clucas brace, dropped to Gunners to eight points outside of the top four.
"I felt defensively we were very poor and made big mistakes,” Wenger said after the game.
Aubameyang arrived at Arsenal's training ground on Tuesday.
“It's better not to talk about the second or third goals.
"Swansea were sharp, disciplined and hungry. Unfortunately I believe we were not good enough, I believe we were not disciplined enough.
"I don't want to talk about second or third goals."
Arsenal lost 3-1 at Swansea on Tuesday night
As for Giroud, who came on as a substitute at the Liberty Stadium, Wenger said: “It’s a possibility (he will leave)”.
“But all that will be decided tomorrow morning.
“We will inform you once that is more definite.”
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to sign for Arsenal this morning
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Arsenal timeline
January 21
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis, Sven Mislintat and Huss Fahmy are spotted in Dortmund as speculation mounts over a bid for Aubameyang
January 22
Wenger speaks about the Aubameyang deal in his press conference but remains coy on the developments.
"You never know how close you are,” he said.
"This is the kind of thing - he is one of the possible movements, but we have other things in mind as well. We have plenty of opportunities and the final decision is not made.
"At the moment we are not close to any deal, Aubameyang or anybody else."
January 25
Dortmund reject a bid of around £50m for Aubameyang but talks continue.
Balague 'confirms' Aubameyang IS moving to Arsenal
January 27
Michael Zorc tells Arsenal to pay up if they want Aubameyang
"Either our demands are met, then there may be still a transfer,” Zorc told Sky Sports Germany.
“But, if they are not fulfilled then Auba plays until the summer in Dortmund. So it is discussed by the way also with the family Aubameyang and accepted.
"Arsenal has started several attempts that we have declined, so I can not say how it will end at the moment."
January 28
Arsenal agree £180,000 a week deal with Aubameyang to make him highest-paid player in club’s history.
January 29
Arsenal finally agree a £55m deal in principle with Dortmund - although the Bundesliga side want a replacement before the deal goes through
Dortmund wanted Olivier Giroud in return but are looking into Michy Batshuayi and Anthony Modeste.
January 29
Ian Wright admits he’s nervous about Arsenal missing out on the deal
“I’m really nervous because I really want that to happen,” Wright said on BBC Radio 5 Live.
“Inadvertently Arsenal would have done good business by doing terrible business in the first place.
“They would have fallen on their feet, I’m so excited by that.”
January 30
Aubameyang gets a private jet from Dortmund to London and arrives at the Arsenal training ground.
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