Man. United Open Transfer Talks With Aubameyang

20-times English premier league champions, Manchester United have opened transfer talks with BVB Dortmund forward, Pierre-Emerick Aubamayeng.

The Gabonese international has been in red-hot form since he moved from the French ligue to the Budesliga couple of seasons ago and his consistency has seen him among the big names in Europe.

Aubamayeng celebrates scoring for Dortmund in the europa league quarter finals against Tottenham

Dortmund insist their 26-year-old striker and African Player of the Year is not for sale despite interest from Old Trafford, Arsenal and Real Madrid  but United would be able to offer in excess of £60m to lure the forward to Old Trafford.

United’s interest in the 26-year-old, who has become one of the most sought after strikers in Europe is well known and are in pole position to offer Aubameyang the carrot of becoming a global superstar and making him one of the most famous African players of all time.

Man. United Open Transfer Talks With Aubameyang

Aubamayeng Chooses Real Madrid

Burussia Dortmund striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubamayeng has revealed a boyhood promise made to his grandfather will be a deciding factor in choosing his next club should he consider leaving the German side.

The Gabonese international mentioned he had promised his grand pa of playing for Spanish giants, Real Madrid before retiring from football.

The 26-year old striker, has attracted the interest of Europe’s biggest clubs after netting 27 goals in 31 games this season, is expected to be sold for at least £50million this summer if the Bundesliga club decides to do business.

He said, “Real Madrid? There’s no deal in place, but… I promised my granddad I’d play there one day. Like I’ve said before, I’d love to play in Spain and to finally enjoy a bit of good weather,” he told beIN Sports.

Its no secret Real Madrid are interested in securing Aubamayeng’s services but will have to wait for the final ruling from FIFA in relation to a transfer ban that is yet to take full effect.

Aubamayeng Chooses Real Madrid

Sign Of Respect: Ayew Congratulates Aubamayeng On Coronation As "King Of African Football"

Finally! Ayew Congratulates Aubamayeng

Ghana midfielder and 2nd runner-up during the recent GLO/CAF awards gala has eaten humble pie after he took too social media to congratulate Gabonese striker, Emerick-Pierre Aubamayeng.

 

 

The Ghanaian placed third for the second time in a row and had initially lost the crown for BBC footballer of the year to Ivorian international and Manchester city midfielder, Yaya Toure. The Swansea City midfielder was touted to be crowned king of African football after favourite Yaya Toure was named as second place after winning 4 times in a row.

 

The Swansea City top goal scorer wrote on his official instagram account, “God is great. 3rd place for the 2nd time in my career. I know Ghanaians and my fans were waiting for the 1st place and that was my goal just like the AFCON.”

The 26 – year old added, “But I will work hard to make my country and fans proud. congratulations to my brother Aubamayeng for winning and my big brother Yaya Toure for all what he has done for our continent.”

 

 

The son of Ghana’s maestro and arguably best ever footballer, Abedi Ayew ‘Pele’ will now be focused on reviving his dwindling form and that of his club, Swansea City and hope for better luck at next year’s event.

Sign Of Respect: Ayew Congratulates Aubamayeng On Coronation As "King Of African Football"