Manchester City in fight with Real Madrid for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

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Manchester City were in talks with Bundesliga’s Borussia Dortmund for Aubameyang in June but failed to get their man as they couldn’t go beyond the £65million fee.

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Despite Real Madrid being slapped with a transfer embargo preventing any player movement over the next two windows, the La Liga giants have made the current African player of the year their top priority.

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According to The Sun, Aubameyang is the most wanted forward in Europe. The French-born Gabonese professional footballer bagged 36 goals in 45 appearances last season.