Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly planning an ambitious swoop for Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Arsenal are understood to have expressed an interest in the 26-year-old, but have repeatedly been warned off making a move.
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But now France Football suggests that Spurs are going to try their luck and battle their North London rivals for Aubameyang’s signature.
The Gabonese scored 26 goals in all competitions last season despite Dortmund’s Bundesliga struggles and is renowned for his lightning pace.
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has apparently made a striker his next priority in the transfer window after making three signings to strengthen his defence already this summer.
Spurs were over-reliant on 31-goal hero Harry Kane last season and want to bring in support while offloading £26m flop Roberto Soldado and troublesome target man Emmanuel Adebayor.
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