Arsenal line up £42m Aubameyang bid

Arsenal are to show their intent in the transfer market with a £42 million bid for Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to The Sun.

The report claims the Gunners have targeted the 26-year-old as a priority signing in January as manager Arsene Wenger feels his arrival can boost their Premier League title ambitions.

Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool are also rivalling the north London side for his signature, although Arsenal are thought to be able to offer a stronger financial package.

Aubameyang has been in lethal form for Dortmund this season, hitting 24 goals in 23 games.